From January to March 2021, 10,263 foreign-invested enterprises were established nationwide, an increase of 47.8% year-on-year and an increase of 6.7% over the same period in 2019. The paid-in FDI in China was RMB302.47 billion, a year-on-year increase of 39.9% (equivalent to USD44.86 billion, a year-on-year increase of 43.8%; excluding banking, securities and insurance, same below), an increase of 24.8% over the same period in 2019.

In terms of industry, the paid-in FDI for services was RMB237.79 billion, up 51.5% year on year. The paid-in FDI for hi-tech industries increased by 32.1%, among which high-tech services increased by 43.9% and high-tech manufacturing by 2.5%.

In terms of the origin, the paid-in FDI of BRI countries, ASEAN and EU increased by 58.2%, 60% and 7.5% respectively (including investment via free ports).

In terms of regional distribution, FDI in eastern, central and western China increased by 38.2%, 36.8% and 91% respectively.

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