China will deepen reform of the institutional framework for promoting foreign investment this year, according to a government work report submitted on March 5 to the country"s top legislature for deliberation. Greater efforts will be made to attract and utilize foreign investment in the 2026-30 period, according to a draft outline of the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30), the Xinhua News Agency reported.

　　The country will continuously optimize the foreign investment environment, improve services and support for foreign investors, and foster new strengths in attracting foreign investment, said the draft outline. It also pledged to guide foreign investment to flow more to areas such as advanced manufacturing, modern services, new and high technology, as well as energy conservation and environment protection, Xinhua reported.

　　Bian Yongzu, an executive deputy editor-in-chief of Modernization of Management magazine, told the Global Times that the fundamental reason foreign firms continue to scale up investment in China is that the market remains profitable and offers predictable returns, especially amid rising global uncertainties and geopolitical tensions. China"s relatively stable business environment has also become a key anchor for multinational companies.

　　He noted that China"s sustained medium-to-high economic growth and clear long-term development outlook translate into rising incomes and an expanding market, offering companies a rare window of stable demand and growth potential that is difficult to find elsewhere.

　　Bian added that China"s comprehensive industrial ecosystem and well-established supply chains enable firms to maintain stable production and reduce costs, while the country"s growing scientific research strength and deep talent pool further support innovation and long-term competitiveness.