Business confidence for U.S. firms in China drops to 3-year low

Outlook shakey despite companies' 'cautious optimism' on recovery, AmCham report

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The latest survey by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China revealed that the business confidence of U.S. companies operating in southern China, in cities such as Shenzhen, has declined to a three-year low.  © Getty Images

CK TAN, Nikkei staff writer

SHANGHAI -- The confidence of U.S. companies in China fell to a three-year low despite a majority reporting a full or partial recovery of their business operations in the country, according to a report released on Tuesday.

In a survey of 185 companies across a wide range of industries carried out by the American Chamber of Commerce in South China, 60% of respondents reported feeling "optimistic" or "slightly optimistic" about China's growth prospects, the lowest level since 2020, when it stood at 84%.

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