The development of foreign-funded enterprises in Hubei got off to a flying start in the first quarter of 2017: foreign-funded enterprises increased by 201, including 74 incorporated enterprises, up 31.37 percent and 76.39 percent, respectively; registered capital increased by 1.18 billion U.S.dollars, including paid-in capital of 1.003 billion U.S.dollars, up 144.05 percent and 165.92 percent, respectively, said the Hubei Administration for Industry and Commerce on April 9, 2017.