Ministry of Commerce organizes seven national industry associations to jointly release the first China Outbound Investment Activity Index.

On September 8, 2025, under the organization of the Ministry of Commerce, the China Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment jointly with China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Machinery and Electronic Products, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Textiles, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Light Industrial Products and Arts-Crafts, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Foodstuffs, Native Produce and Animal By-Products, China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Minerals and Chemicals, and China Chamber of Commerce for Import and Export of Medicines and Health Products, during the 25th China International Fair for Investment and Trade, released for the first time the China Enterprise Outbound Investment Activity Index. The joint release of the Outbound Investment Activity Index by the seven industry associations is of great significance and practical value. Firstly, it can visually reflect the current situation and trends of Chinese enterprises' outbound investment, quantifying the investment heat of hot industries and countries; secondly, it provides data reference for the government to formulate policies, which is conducive to scientifically guiding enterprises to make rational layout and avoid blind investment and resource mismatch; thirdly, it warns of risks of industry overheating, promotes effective coordination among enterprises, and achieves high-quality development.