Foreign investment in China slumps to 18-year low

Economic and political worries spur more exits and fewer new entries

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IORI KAWATE, Nikkei staff writer

BEIJING -- Investment by foreign companies in China tumbled to its lowest level in 18 years in the second half of last year, buffeted by tensions with the U.S., a dimming growth outlook and fears of possible backsliding on economic reforms.

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