China's FDI stock ranks second globally at 26.8 trillion yuan

China's stock of foreign direct investment (FDI) reached 26.8 trillion yuan (about $4 trillion) in 2025, ranking second globally, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

The figure has risen for six consecutive years, according to data from the ministry's annual report on foreign investment, compiled in coordination with other government departments.

A total of 461,000 foreign-invested enterprises submitted annual reports in 2025, up 5.7% from the previous year, the ministry said at a regular press briefing.