A leading global investment expert says China will remain a key destination for foreign direct investment despite mounting protectionism and rising geopolitical tensions worldwide.

James Zhan, chairman of the Executive Board of the World Investment Conference, an influential platform for global investment dialogue, made the remarks at the Summer Davos Forum, which opened Tuesday in north China's Tianjin.

In a conversation with Xu Yawen, Zhan also notes that global foreign direct investment is undergoing a structural transformation. It's no longer just about expansion, but about diversification, building resilience, and strategic realignment.