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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
XIAMEN, Sept. 11 (Xinhua) — Global investors are increasingly pouring their money into sustainable development and emerging markets, according to participants at the Future Investment Conference held Monday as part of the 25th China International Investment and Trade Fair in the coastal city of Xiamen in east China's Fujian Province.
As noted at the event, this shift comes amid global challenges. According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) World Investment Report 2025, foreign direct investment (FDI) worldwide fell by 11 percent in 2024, marking the second consecutive year of decline.
Pedro Manuel Moreno, Deputy Secretary-General of UNCTAD, noted at the conference that the key challenge is not just mobilizing investment, but also channeling it to where it is most needed. “It is important that capital flows to where it is most needed and can have the greatest impact,” he stressed.
At the opening ceremony of the conference, Vice Minister of Commerce of China Lin Ji emphasized the growing role of "green" industries. "Green has become the basis of international investment," he said.
He also pointed to new opportunities in photovoltaics, wind power, carbon capture and electric vehicles, noting that a third of China's electricity is already generated from renewable sources.
More than 20 percent of the country's steel is made from recycled scrap, and China's fleet of new energy vehicles (NEVs) has exceeded 30 million units, he added.
The global energy transformation is irreversible, said Xu Zhonghua, vice president of TotalEnergies China. A recent report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts that global energy investment will reach $3.3 trillion this year, with two-thirds of that going to clean energy projects.
Meanwhile, business insiders believe that capital is spreading across more diverse regions, with emerging markets such as ASEAN and Africa gaining momentum. According to UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2025, FDI inflows to ASEAN countries grew by 10 percent in 2024, while Africa saw a staggering 75 percent growth.
During the event, Cambodian Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol described his country as a “natural bridge between China, ASEAN and the rest of the world,” highlighting the country’s strengths such as its numerous free trade agreements and commitment to sustainable growth.
Obaid Amran, CEO of Moroccan Ithmar Capital, noted that Africa, despite the lack of funding, offers high returns on investment, highlighting the strong interest in the manufacturing, energy, digital and logistics sectors.
While participants acknowledged persistent challenges such as trade protectionism and investment barriers, the prevailing view was that international cooperation remains the leitmotif of investment.
“If you want to go fast, go alone; if you want to go far, go together,” Sun Chantol quoted an African proverb. -0-
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