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Study on the Impact of China's Manufacturing Digital Transformation on Attracting Foreign Investment

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  • Nan Yan
  • Junli Yu

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Drawing on Asian Development Bank Input-Output Table Database and provincial-level manufacturing panel data from China spanning 2002 to 2023, this paper examines the impact mechanisms and effects of manufacturing digital transformation on attracting foreign investment. Findings reveal that digital transformation significantly enhances the attractiveness of the manufacturing sector to foreign capital by boosting production efficiency. This effect exhibits pronounced regional heterogeneity, being relatively significant in central China while remaining insignificant in eastern and western regions. Mechanism tests further validate the mediating roles of technological innovation and human capital structure upgrading in manufacturing digital transformation. Based on these findings, the paper proposes recommendations including- continuously advancing digital transformation, strengthening technological investment and talent development, and implementing differentiated regional policies. These measures aim to optimize the structure of foreign investment and propel China's manufacturing sector toward higher-end segments of the global value chain.

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  • Nan Yan & Junli Yu, 2026. "Study on the Impact of China's Manufacturing Digital Transformation on Attracting Foreign Investment," International Business Research, Canadian Center of Science and Education, vol. 19(1), pages 1-47, February.
    • Handle: RePEc:ibn:ibrjnl:v:19:y:2026:i:1:p:47
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    • R00 - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics - - General - - - General
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