Profitability Down Across the Board, But Business Outlook for US Firms in China Remains Positive

2020 was a challenging year for most foreign businesses operating in China, battered by US-China tensions and the global pandemic, according to a new survey released by the American Chamber of Commerce in China (“AmCham China”). Despite significant challenges, though, the outlook among foreign businesses in China remains relatively positive, largely due to the Chinese government’s early and stringent response to the pandemic, an improving investment environment, and anticipation of a more predictable policy environment. 

尽管盈利水平下降, 在华美企仍对中国市场保持信心

中国美国商会(以下简称“商会”)于今日发布2021年度《中国商务环境调查报告》(以下简称“报告”)。报告显示,受中美关系紧张和新冠肺炎疫情(以下简称“疫情”)的叠加影响,许多在华外资企业在2020年面临重重挑战。尽管如此,因中国政府在疫情暴发初期采取的严格措施,成功控制了疫情在中国境内的蔓延,外资企业仍乐观看待其在华发展前景。同时,出于对拜登新政府上台后,政策环境将趋于稳定的期待,许多会员企业对2021年的中美关系的走向相对较为乐观。