Guangdong Province is reinforcing its position as a premier destination for foreign capital, with the first nine months of 2025 showing impressive growth across enterprises, sectors, and regions.

From January to September, Guangdong saw the creation of 24,000 new foreign-invested enterprises, up 33.7 percent year-on-year. Actual utilized foreign capital reached RMB 78.13 billion (USD 11 billion), an 8.8 percent increase, keeping the province ahead of China's major economic regions.

The Pearl River Delta remains the powerhouse, with Shenzhen and Guangzhou each surpassing RMB 20 billion in utilized foreign capital. Secondary cities—Jiangmen, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, and Huizhou—posted double-digit growth, while emerging areas in eastern, western, and northern Guangdong, such as Meizhou, Maoming, and Shantou, saw multiple-fold increases.

Investment sources are diversifying. Hong Kong contributed RMB 55.84 billion, up 18.4 percent, while developed countries accounted for RMB 14.82 billion, including dramatic gains from the Netherlands (10.8-fold), France (1.7-fold), and the UK (60.6 percent).

Manufacturing is driving the momentum. The sector absorbed RMB 23.28 billion, a 23.5-percent rise, and now accounts for nearly 30 percent of provincial foreign capital. Specialized equipment, electrical machinery, and metal products industries recorded multiple-fold growth, signaling confidence in Guangdong's industrial base.

Large-scale projects are key anchors. Twenty-four projects exceeded USD 100 million in actual capital, collectively representing USD 4.5 billion—over 40 percent of total foreign investment.

Zhang Jinsong, Director of Guangdong's Commerce Department, stressed that global companies are “putting real capital into Guangdong and the Greater Bay Area,” reflecting trust in the province's resilience and its appeal as a hub for multinational investment. He affirmed ongoing efforts to strengthen investor support and maintain a market-oriented, law-based, and internationally aligned business environment.

For international investors, these trends highlight both stability and opportunity. Guangdong offers a predictable regulatory environment, expanding industrial capabilities, and concrete prospects for large-scale projects, joint ventures, and technology partnerships.

In short, Guangdong's performance in 2025 underscores its role as a gateway for global capital into China, blending scale, strategic location, and industrial strength to attract sustained foreign investment.