PwC China partner Zhou Xing presents the findings of PwC's 29th CEO Survey China report, on Feb 4, 2026. [Photo by Chen Liubing/chinadaily.com.cn]

　　The investment appeal of the Chinese mainland is rebounding, establishing it as a key anchor in global capital allocation, according to PwC's 29th CEO Survey China report, released on Wednesday.

　　The survey reveals that 11 percent of global CEOs now rank the Chinese mainland among their top three investment destinations, up from 9 percent in 2025. Notably, over one-fifth of surveyed business leaders from countries including Indonesia, South Korea, Germany and Switzerland placed China in their top three.

　　Sector-specific data shows that 14 percent of global companies in the industrial products and services sector consider China as a top-three investment destination, marking an increase from the previous year. This is followed by the energy, utilities and resources sector, where the proportion rose to 13 percent, up from 10 percent the previous year.

　　In addition, Chinese CEOs are leading their global peers in macroeconomic confidence. They have consecutively raised their expectations for global economic growth, with 67 percent optimistic about a sustained recovery over the next 12 months—a figure higher than the 61 percent global average. This sustained optimism over a three-year horizon underscores their strong belief in the long-term resilience of the Chinese market.