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Multinational Companies to Expand Investment in China's Production, R&D

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A recent survey conducted by the Research Institute under China's Ministry of Commerce reveals that over 80% of multinational companies in China plan to increase their investment in production or research and development (R&D) in the coming three years. The survey, covering the world's top 1,000 enterprises listed by Business Weekly, indicates that 82% of the companies will continue to expand their investment in China, primarily in basic industries, marketing, and after-sale services.

Key Takeaways:

  • 82% of multinational companies in China will expand their investment in production, marketing, or technology development over the next three years.
  • The key areas of investment for multinational companies in China include basic industries, marketing, and after-sale services.
  • 61% of companies plan to expand investment in R&D in the coming three years, including the transfer of non-core technology and the merger of R&D institutions.
  • 46% of multinational companies intend to set up their own independent R&D centers in China.
  • A leading official from the Foreign Capital Research Institute under the Ministry of Commerce attributes the attractiveness of China as an investment destination to its large market scale and openness to the outside world.
  • The survey highlights a shift towards more investment in R&D, indicating a growing recognition of China's potential as a hub for innovation and technology transfer.

Statistics:

  • 80% of multinational companies in China will expand their investment in production or R&D over the next three years.
  • 82% of companies will continue to expand their investment in China in terms of production, marketing, or technology development.
  • 61% of companies plan to expand investment in R&D, including the transfer of non-core technology and the merger of R&D institutions.
  • 46% of multinational companies intend to set up their own independent R&D centers in China.
  • The world's 1,000 top enterprises listed by Business Weekly participated in the survey.
  • The survey was conducted by the Research Institute under China's Ministry of Commerce.

Sources:

  • China's Ministry of Commerce
  • Business Weekly
  • XIC (China Internet Information Center) 17-01-2117

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