This photo taken on Sept. 8, 2025 shows a scene at the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province. (Xinhua/Wei Peiquan)
BEIJING, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) -- The 25th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) opened on September 8 in Xiamen, east China's Fujian Province, highlighting keywords such as "investing in China," "two-way investment," and "open cooperation". During the event, Chinese and foreign enterprises jointly explored new opportunities for international collaboration in industrial and supply chains.
-- Investing in China, growing with China
China offers new scenarios for enterprises to apply their technologies at a faster pace, said Chen Yugang, president of Germany Fresenius Medical Care China, at the "Invest in China · Choose ETDZs" Investment Promotion & Matchmaking Event for National Economic and Technological Development Zones during CIFIT.
Fresenius Group, founded in 1912, is a leading global healthcare company. The company launched its first production line in China back in 2007 in Changshu, east China's Jiangsu Province.
Park Sun Kyung, chief representative of the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) Shanghai Center, noted that many Korean companies are seeking localized strategic adjustments and forging broader partnerships.
As a key platform advancing openness and cooperation, this year's CIFIT has attracted delegations from over 100 countries and regions and 11 international organizations, with 51 countries and regions hosting exhibitions.
Moreover, over 70 investment-themed events and more than 100 roadshows will be held during the event, including UK-China investment exchange events, dialogues between top private enterprises and Fortune Global 500 companies, and roadshows by high-quality listed companies.
-- China outward direct investment index remains highly active
China is now not only a major destination for foreign investment, but also a significant outward investor. During the event, the Ministry of Commerce brought together seven chambers of commerce, including China International Contractors Association and China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, to unveil for the first time the China outward direct investment index.
The data revealed that from January to June, Chinese enterprises' outward direct investment index reached 142, indicating a highly active level.
Besides, compared with previous sessions, this year's CIFIT featured a notable increase in outward investment-related events, including the thematic session on Belt and Road investment cooperation and a series of bilateral investment promotion events such as "Invest in UK".
China's outward foreign direct investment reached 192.2 billion U.S. dollars in 2024, maintaining its role as a global leader and accounting for over ten percent of the global total for nine consecutive years.
-- A grand stage for wider cooperation
At this year's event, 77 Belt and Road partner countries and regions confirmed their participation, underscoring CIFIT's role in promoting bilateral and multilateral economic cooperation.
It is learned that CIFIT will host a series of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation activities, including the International Cooperation Forum on Silk Road Maritime Transport, to broaden exchanges and cooperation across fields.
This year's CIFIT has sent a clear message of openness, inclusiveness, sharing, and mutual benefit, injecting fresh momentum into global development.
(Edited by Yang Linlin with Xinhua Silk Road, linlinyanglyn@163.com)
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