The role of foreign-invested enterprises can be discerned within China"s export sector. According to customs data, from January to November 2025, these firms exported $928.8 billion, as part of China"s total exports of $3.41 trillion across all types of enterprises. Their participation forms part of China"s broader industrial and trade networks, illustrating how different types of firms - domestic and foreign - interact within the country"s export ecosystem.

　　The export growth of foreign-invested enterprises stems from China"s sustained openness to international trade and investment over the past decades. As a result, the country has become an important destination for foreign investment, offering access to its vast market, well-developed industrial infrastructure, and increasingly efficient logistics systems. This openness has not only attracted multinational corporations but also fostered mutually beneficial exchanges, supporting the expansion of exports.

　　Some observers in both developed and developing economies, influenced by the growing rhetoric of de-globalization and trade protectionism, may see a conflict between openness and export growth, leading them to prioritize domestic manufacturing and adopt protectionist policies toward foreign investment.

　　However, the evidence suggests otherwise: providing fair treatment to foreign investors and encouraging foreign capital has generally supported local manufacturing and boosted trade performance, as demonstrated by Shenzhen and other Chinese cities. In this context, China"s experience underscores how integration with global capital and overseas market can drive sustained export growth.