China's foreign ministry said Monday that investment offers early advantages and strong returns following the release of a survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in China last week showing increased confidence among US companies operating in the country.

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Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Guo Jiakun made the remarks during a routine press briefing in Beijing.

More than half of surveyed US companies reported profitability in 2025, more than 70 percent said they do not plan to relocate operations overseas in 2026, according to the AmCham China 2026 China Business Climate Survey.

Reports once again showed China's large market represents a major opportunity for the world, Guo said.

"Positioning in China means gaining the initiative," he said. "Investing in China brings substantial returns."

The success stories of US companies in China confirmed that cooperation benefited both sides and that stable, healthy and sustainable China-US relations aligned with the shared interests of both countries, the ministry spokesperson said.

This year marks the start of China's 15th Five-Year Plan period (2026-2030), Guo noted. "China's economy is poised for development with upgraded growth drivers and will continue to serve as a stable engine, an oasis of growth and a cradle of innovation for the world economy," he said.

China welcomed companies from all countries including the US to take advantage of the opportunity list from its high-quality development and benefit from its multi-trillion yuan market, Guo said.

(Compiled by Wang Ruofan)