China recently passed the U.S. as the country of choice for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). In the first half of 2012, China (excluding Hong Kong) received FDI of $59.1 billion compared to the U.S.' $57.4 billion (Source: Global Investment Trends Monitor released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development).

Not all is rosy for China though. According to an article in the China Daily, China is losing some investments to neighboring countries in Southeast Asia. An excerpt:

Developing economies for the first time absorbed half of global FDI in the first half of 2012, despite a decline of 5 percent year-on-year.
"China is experiencing structural adjustments in their FDI flows, including the relocation of labor-intensive and low-end market-oriented FDI to neighboring countries," said the report.
Members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations demonstrated strong attraction for global foreign direct investment. FDI inflows to Cambodia surged by more than 165 percent year-on-year in the first half, while inflows to Thailand rose by 62.1 percent and inflows to the Philippines increased by 10.6 percent, according to the report.
"For investment oriented with low costs, pulling out is normal and will continue in the future owing to China's rising costs and appreciation of local currency," Zhang said.

You can read the full article at: http://usa.chinadaily.com.cn/business/2012-10/29/content_15854071.htm