2021 World Investment Report

  With a wealth of employees and potential partners eager to learn and evolve, the country is a base for low cost production, which makes it an attractive market for investors.

What to consider if you invest in China Strong Points: Strong points for FDI in China include:

The largest internal market in the world, with 1.44 billion potential customers

A well-developed production sector (manufacturing sector and heavy industry)

Labour costs remain comparatively low, although the situation is changing in certain areas

New opportunities with the development of the western provinces (particularly Sichuan province)

A favourable geographic location (close to emerging Asian markets, to Japan, maritime frontage)

Sovereign risk contained as public debt remains mainly domestic and denominated in local currency

Importance of foreign currency reserves and public debt owned by Chinese government and individuals

Top economy in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP) thanks to rapid growth of the economy

Development of a new export network (Silk Road network)