Since the launch of China's dual “Special Zones” initiative, Huairou District has aligned its strategies with regional functional priorities, deepening reforms and expanding openness to accelerate high-quality foreign investment and trade. According to the district's Commerce Bureau, 308 new foreign-invested enterprises have been established, with investment gradually expanding from traditional industries to frontier sectors such as software, biopharmaceuticals, and advanced equipment manufacturing. This diversification has significantly contributed to industrial upgrading and economic growth.

In 2022, Huairou achieved a record USD 164 million in utilized foreign capital, while the cumulative foreign investment over five years reached USD 374 million. In the first seven months of 2025, actual foreign investment stood at USD 62.05 million, up 57.7% year-on-year. High-profile projects such as Deloitte Academy—Deloitte Asia Pacific's first independent campus—demonstrate the district’s capacity to attract globally recognized firms and provide them with a supportive environment for long-term operations.

Huairou's export portfolio has broadened to include automobiles, food and beverages, and medical devices, with multiple companies obtaining internationally recognized certifications that enhance global competitiveness. Over the past five years, the district's goods trade volume reached CNY 42.16 billion, consistently ranking first among Beijing's ecological conservation zones.

The district's foreign trade enterprises have developed a tiered structure, where leading exporters drive overall growth. Top-tier companies now account for nearly 40% of total export value, underscoring their role as the backbone of Huairou's foreign trade expansion. Additionally, the district has provided funding support exceeding CNY 12 million to 107 enterprises, strengthening their global operational capabilities and enabling deeper penetration into international markets.

To facilitate foreign investment, Huairou has implemented the Measures to Support High-Quality Development in the Commerce Sector, establishing a “proactive service” model described as “non-intrusive unless needed, responsive to requests.” Over 260 issues faced by foreign enterprises have been addressed under this framework. Coordinated policy incentives and precise service mechanisms have enabled 210 key foreign trade enterprises across sectors such as food and beverages, automotive manufacturing, and medical devices to expand both their export territories and product volumes, enhancing their competitiveness in international markets.