Representatives from US enterprises take part in the roundtable meeting.

On January 8, Guangzhou hosted the 2025 United States Enterprises Roundtable Meeting. Representatives from prominent US companies including Amway, Procter & Gamble, and Walmart participated in extensive discussions concerning business operations, investment requirements, and recommendations specific to Guangzhou.

The US remains a pivotal source of investment for Guangzhou, driving the city to proactively harmonize with high-standard international economic and trade regulations. Guangzhou persistently refines the investment landscape for foreign enterprises, guaranteeing national treatment for foreign-invested companies. Utilizing platforms such as the foreign investment enterprise roundtable, Guangzhou cultivates an organized business atmosphere, facilitating the seamless entry, confident retention, and comfortable settlement of foreign enterprises.

In 2024, Guangzhou welcomed over 8,300 newly established foreign-invested enterprises, marking a 25 percent increase from the previous year. The proportion of European and US foreign investments continues to rise, accounting for 10.2 percent of the city's total, a 4.1 percentage point increase from the previous year. The number of Fortune Global 500 companies investing in Guangzhou has reached 362.