Foreign direct investment (FDI) into China continues to witness a downward trend in the first quarter of this year, despite Beijing's concerted efforts to attract foreign investors.

According to a recent study by the International Monetary Fund and the University of Copenhagen, approximately 40% of global foreign direct investment is what's known as "phantom capital." This amounts to roughly $15 trillion, equivalent to the combined annual gross domestic product of China and Germany. Over the past decade, phantom investment has grown from 30% to 40%, outpacing the growth rate of global GDP.

According to recent official data, foreign investment in China has reached its lowest point in three decades. This decline suggests that foreign companies may be departing China due to increased scrutiny on espionage and U.S. sanctions.

China is the country with the highest number of international patent applications, followed by the United States, Japan, South Korea, and Germany, respectively.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that the construction of three semiconductor plants was approved by the country's authority last month.

Chip giant Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. opened Saturday in an official ceremony its first semiconductor plant in Japan as part of its ongoing global expansion.

The total import-export turnover for goods is estimated to reach 732.5 billion USD for the entire year of 2022, representing a 9.5% increase compared to 2021 (statistics from the General Department of Vietnam Customs).

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