Pakistan, May 2 -- A recent survey by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) reveals a significant uptick in confidence among foreign-invested enterprises operating in China during the first quarter.

More than 70 percent of respondents expressed bullish sentiments toward the Chinese market's development prospects over the next five years, marking a notable increase of approximately 3.8 percentage points compared to previous findings.

Additionally, over half of surveyed companies find the Chinese market more appealing, indicating a rise of approximately 2.9 percentage points from the previous period.

Operationally, majority of respondents anticipate improved profitability in their Chinese investments over the n...