上海，这座中国东部沿海的国际大都市，再次吸引了全球的目光。日前，上海市商务委员会认定了一批新跨国公司地区总部和外资研发中心，这一举措不仅展示了上海持续优化营商环境的决心，也彰显了外资企业对中国市场潜力的坚定信心。
**外资来源丰富，能级水平高**
新认定的跨国公司地区总部和外资研发中心，主要来自电子信息、生命健康、高端装备、时尚消费等关键行业，这些企业普遍具有强大的市场影响力和研发实力。其中包括5家覆盖大中华区乃至全球范围的区域总部、2家事业部总部，以及2家全球研发中心。这些企业不仅来自世界500强，还代表了各自行业的领先水平，为上海乃至中国带来了全球视角的先进技术和管理经验。
**投资热情高涨，实际使用外资显著增长**
2024年前六个月，上海新设外商投资企业数量达到3007家，同比增长18.3%，实际使用外资超过100亿美元，这一数据不仅反映出上海作为国际经济中心的强大吸引力，也显示了外资企业对中国市场持续增长的预期和信心。上海已累计认定跨国公司地区总部985家、外资研发中心575家，这不仅表明上海在吸引外资方面的成功，也体现了全球企业在华投资结构的优化。
**上海的总部经济与创新中心**
在沪外资企业不仅重视生产与销售，更注重研发与创新。上海的总部经济和创新中心地位日益凸显，众多跨国公司将其研发端转移到上海，依托上海的科技创新资源和人才优势，推动其全球业务的创新发展。这不仅促进了上海本地的经济增长，也提升了中国在全球科技创新版图中的地位。
**外企对华投资的信心**
外资企业对中国市场的信心，不仅体现在投资数量的增加上，更体现在对业务发展的长远规划和对在华团队规模的持续扩大上。比如，奥的斯科技发展(上海)有限公司表示，其上海全球研发中心正致力于开发有竞争力的数字化产品，旨在推动城市化和数字化，这与中国经济发展方向高度契合。而达捷公坊商务服务(上海)有限公司的中国区总裁Edward Hu表示，他们在中国的业务扩张计划显示了对中国市场的长期承诺。
### 总结
上海作为中国对外开放的窗口和创新的热土，通过持续优化营商环境、提供广阔市场机遇，成功吸引了全球众多跨国公司地区总部和研发中心的入驻。这些外资企业的到来，不仅为上海带来了全球化的视野和先进的技术，也为中国经济的高质量发展注入了强劲动力。上海与外资企业的合作，是互利共赢、共同成长的典范，预示着中国与世界在经济、科技、文化等多领域合作的广阔前景。
英语如下：
### Shanghai: Global Firms Flock to Share New Opportunities in China’s Largest City
Shanghai, the international metropolis on China’s eastern coast, has once again captured global attention. The city’s recent recognition of new multinational company regional headquarters and foreign-funded research and development centers by the Shanghai Municipal Commerce Commission not only underscores its commitment to refining the business environment, but also reflects the strong confidence of foreign firms in China’s market potential.
**Diverse and High-Level Foreign Investment**
The newly recognized multinational company regional headquarters and foreign-funded R&D centers are predominantly from key sectors including electronics, healthcare, high-end equipment, and luxury goods. These companies are known for their significant market influence and research capabilities, including five regional headquarters covering the Greater China region and beyond, two business division headquarters, and two global R&D centers. They are not only from the Global 500 but also represent the leading edge of their respective industries, bringing advanced technology and management experience to Shanghai and China.
**Rising Investment Enthusiasm**
In the first six months of 2024, the number of newly established foreign investment enterprises in Shanghai reached 3,007, a 18.3% increase from the previous year, with actual foreign direct investment exceeding $10 billion. This data not only highlights Shanghai’s strong appeal as an international economic center, but also indicates the confidence of foreign firms in China’s market growth. Shanghai has cumulatively recognized 985 multinational company regional headquarters and 575 foreign-funded R&D centers, demonstrating its success in attracting foreign investment and the optimization of foreign investment structures in China.
**Shanghai’s Headquarters and Innovation Hub**
Foreign enterprises in Shanghai not only focus on production and sales but also on research and innovation. Shanghai’s status as a hub for headquarters and innovation is increasingly evident, with many multinational companies relocating their R&D functions to Shanghai, leveraging the city’s innovation resources and talent advantages to drive global business development. This not only boosts local economic growth in Shanghai but also enhances China’s position in the global innovation landscape.
**Foreign Investment Confidence in China**
The confidence of foreign firms in the Chinese market is not only reflected in the increase in investment numbers but also in their long-term business planning and expansion of their onshore teams. For instance, Otis Elevator Technology Development (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., stated that its Shanghai global R&D center is focused on developing competitive digital products aimed at urbanization and digitalization, aligning closely with China’s economic development direction. Meanwhile, Edward Hu, President of the China Zone of JDA Public Works (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., indicated the company’s expansion plans in China demonstrate their long-term commitment to the Chinese market.
### Conclusion
As a gateway for China’s openness and a hotbed for innovation, Shanghai has successfully attracted numerous multinational company regional headquarters and R&D centers through its continuous efforts to improve the business environment and provide vast market opportunities. The arrival of these foreign enterprises not only brings global perspectives and advanced technologies to Shanghai but also injects strong momentum into China’s high-quality economic development. The cooperation between Shanghai and foreign enterprises serves as a model of mutual benefit and shared growth, signaling a broad prospect for economic, technological, cultural, and other forms of cooperation between China and the world.
【来源】http://www.chinanews.com/cj/2024/07-28/10259050.shtml
Views: 2