The head of the Department of Cooperation of the Ministry of Commerce introduced the operation of foreign investment cooperation in 2024. In 2024, China's foreign investment cooperation achieved stable development. The main characteristics are as follows: First, foreign investment grew steadily. In 2024, foreign non-financial direct investment reached USD 143.85 billion, an increase of 10.5% compared to the previous year. Investment in the ASEAN region grew rapidly, increasing by 12.6% compared to the previous year, mainly directed towards countries such as Singapore, Indonesia, and Thailand. From an industry perspective, the main flows were into the leasing and business services industry, manufacturing, and wholesale and retail