China tops emerging markets for three consecutive years: report

(ECNS) -- China has ranked among the top ten for four consecutive years and held the top position in emerging markets for three years in a row, according to the 2025 Kearney FDI Confidence Index published on Wednesday.

This long-term trend strongly indicates that China's attractiveness to foreign investment remains resilient and stable.

China ranks top in emerging markets in 2024 and 2025.(Photo/2025 Kearney FDI Confidence Index)

The report surveys investor views on the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) over the next three years. It states that investors remain cautiously optimistic about the global business environment. A total 84% of investors plan to increase FDI in the next three years. Although this percentage has declined compared to last year, it is still a relatively high figure. Additionally, 68% believe the global economic situation this year is more optimistic than the previous year.

However, there is a more cautious tone within this optimism. The report reveals that about 38% of respondents believe the biggest risk in the coming year will be the rise in commodity prices. As much as 35% of investors think that geopolitical tensions may further escalate in 2025, a higher percentage than the previous year.

Sherri He, managing director of Kearney's China Unit, pointed out that its large consumer market, well-established industrial supply chain, and continuously improving business environment remain key drivers of its foreign investment attraction. Amid growing global economic uncertainty, China's market is expected to become a "stabilizer" for global business confidence, with steady growth, an open stance, and innovative vitality.

(By Gong Weiwei)