Investment on track in first half

FDI stabilized and ODI curtailed as nation improves its portfolio

Foreign direct investment into China stabilized in the first half of 2017, and the nation's outbound direct investment took a nosedive as authorities curbed irrational deals and fine-tuned the investment portfolio, Ministry of Commerce officials said on Thursday.

FDI in China rose by 2.3 percent year-on-year in June to 100.45 billion yuan ($14.82 billion). During the first six months, the inflow stood at 441.54 billion yuan, down by 0.1 percent, the Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.