China FDI slips in first time in 3 years

China’s foreign direct investment inflows fell 3.7 per cent in 2012 from a year ago, the first annual drop since the global financial crisis, as world economic uncertainties curbed investor enthusiasm for deals in emerging markets.

The Commerce Ministry said on Wednesday China drew US$111.7 billion (HK$865.95 billion) in foreign direct investment (FDI) last year, down from a record US$116 billion in 2011.

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