FDI rises by 12.2 percent in first half

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in China increased by over 12 percent in the first half of 2007 from a year earlier, with more capital flowing into manufacturing, real estate and service sectors.

The Ministry of Commerce said yesterday the country drew $31.9 billion in FDI from January to June, up 12.2 percent year-on-year. For June alone, foreign direct investment jumped 21.9 percent to $6.6 billion.

Statistics from the ministry showed manufacturing, real estate and commercial service sectors were the major draws for foreign investors.