BEIJING -- Foreign companies doing business in China are investing less here amid weak expectations for economic growth, cutting net inflows by 51% on the quarter to $8.5 billion for the July-September period.
July-September quarter continues downtrend in spending by overseas companies

The Chinese economy is continuing to lose momentum as domestic demand remains weak. (Photo by Kentaro Shiozaki)
BEIJING -- Foreign companies doing business in China are investing less here amid weak expectations for economic growth, cutting net inflows by 51% on the quarter to $8.5 billion for the July-September period.