Multinational corporations (MNCs) are doubling down on China’s economic future, with 94% expressing confidence in the market’s 2026 outlook, according to a KPMG report released this week. Despite global headwinds, three-quarters of surveyed firms plan to maintain or boost investments in the Chinese mainland next year—a clear vote of trust in the world’s second-largest economy. 💼
Why the optimism? Companies are adapting fast: 83% have localized key operations like manufacturing and R&D, while 60% shifted focus from expansion to profitability. 🎯 "Acquiring local partners helps MNCs decode China’s consumer DNA," says KPMG’s Mark Harrison, highlighting vertical integration trends in retail sectors.
The IMF’s China rep Marshall Mills echoed this at the Caijing Annual Conference 2026, praising the economy’s "remarkable resilience" amid challenges. Even Bloomberg’s April 2025 report warned: "Never underestimate China"—a mantra proven by its navigation of AI breakthroughs and trade tensions. 🤖🇺🇸
As 2026 approaches, all eyes are on China’s next moves. Will this confidence translate into another growth chapter? 📅✨
