Global FDI fell for the second consecutive year in 2025, with uneven distribution of investments intensifying.

The latest "Global Investment Trends Monitor Report" released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows that global foreign direct investment is expected to increase by 14% to $1.6 trillion by 2025, ending two consecutive years of decline. At a time when global investment flows are recovering, over $140 billion of the increase comes from funds flowing through global financial centers. Excluding funds from financial hubs like the UK, Luxembourg, Switzerland, and Ireland, actual foreign direct investment only increased by about 5% last year, indicating a continued weak recovery in basic investment. The report also points out that the problem of uneven investment distribution is further exacerbated. This differentiation is not only reflected at the regional level but also becomes more evident in industry differences - industries such as semiconductors and data centers are becoming popular areas for foreign investment, while investments in traditional manufacturing continue to decline. Even more concerning is that geopolitical conflicts are accelerating the restructuring of global supply chains, with policies implemented by some countries reshaping the investment decision-making logic of multinational companies in overseas markets.