At the 26th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFTIT) held in Xiamen, September 8-11, 2026, artificial intelligence emerged as the investment "magnet field" for global capital, with China remaining a preferred destination for foreign investment in AI and new industrialization.
UN Trade and Development Conference's 2026 World Investment Report shows that global FDI reached USD 1.6 trillion in 2025, up 6% year on year. AI infrastructure, semiconductors, critical minerals, and energy transition accounted for 44% of global greenfield investment.
The South China American Chamber of Commerce's 2026 report shows 45% of surveyed companies rank China as their top global investment destination, and 75% plan to reinvest in China within the year. Chamber President Harley Seyidin expressed expectations for strengthened US-China cooperation in AI research and development.
Multiple international merchants at the fair expressed strong interest in Chinese AI capabilities. A Japanese merchant noted China's strengths in combining manufacturing with AI, while a British merchant reported having contacted multiple AI companies in Fujian and Zhejiang, hoping to finalize cooperation soon.
Source: China News Service / Xinhua
