华南美国商会：2021年中国营商环境白皮书（4页）.pdf

The American Chamber of Commerce in South China ("AmCham South China") released its 2021 White Paper and Special Report, revealing optimistic prospects for US companies in China's market. Key points include: 1. 94% of US companies are optimistic about their business outlook in China in 2021. 2. None of the surveyed companies expressed willingness to leave China completely. 3. China remains the top investment destination for over half of the studied companies, despite a decreasing attraction as a manufacturing base. 4. A significant reduction in the number of expatriate executives in China has led to a substantial decrease in the number of large reinvestment projects. 5. Most companies reported positive overall returns on investment in China in 2020, higher than their global ROI. 6. Companies express confidence in employment expansion, despite China's economic growth reaching an all-time low in nearly three decades in 2020. 7. Guangzhou remains the number one preferred investment destination in China, followed by Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Beijing. The reports highlight challenges such as rising operation and labor costs, lack of qualified personnel, and visa and travel restrictions. AmCham South China encourages China to further open up to foreign investment and calls for the US and China to resume negotiations for a mutually beneficial relationship.