Impact of Technological Innovation and Covid-19 on the Yangtze River Delta Region’s FDI

The Yangtze River Delta is an area in China’s lower portions of the that borders both Yellow Sea and East China contains a large number coastal ports. Foreign direct investment (FDI) has driven rapid development local economy. However, there are few studies on impact technological innovation attractiveness FDI. This paper examines how technical affects FDI considers if might be encouraged by advancements made during Covid-19. uses principal component analysis method to establish index. regression model established evaluate Covid-19 (FDI). We found positive effect At same time, under background Covid-19, not conducive attracting also provide some recommendations assist government fostering innovation. (1) ought support homegrown international (2) should promote creative talent teams inspire scientists technicians work for regional businesses or launch their own ventures.