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This report describes the changes in China’s global outbound foreign direct investment since 2017 and analyzes its implications for host countries from an ESG perspective
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The shifting economic relationship between Germany and China could have outsize impact on the direction of European policymaking toward Beijing.
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In 2024, Chinese ZEV firms invested more abroad than at home, a historic shift after years of directing around 80% of investment to the domestic market.
Data Insight
China’s outbound FDI momentum remained elevated in Q2 2025, making the first half of the year the strongest since 2020. The basic materials sector led the surge, recording its highest level of announced investment since the onset of the COVID-19 pand
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ASEAN has become the top destination for Chinese manufacturing FDI by number of announced transactions, but US tariffs of more than 30% would deal a major blow to the region’s diversification boom and China’s FDI there.
Data Insight
Chinese outbound FDI held steady in Q1 2025 compared to previous quarters. Greenfield investment continued to dominate but new investment in offshore manufacturing facilities remained lower than in 2023/2024 as Chinese investors await greater clarity
Data Insight
Though slightly below the peak in early 2025, China’s outbound FDI momentum remained strong in Q3 2025. Amid global anxiety about China weaponizing critical mineral supply chains, Chinese investment in basic materials reached a new high.
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The momentum of Chinese outbound FDI dropped in Q4 2025, with only $19.2 billion in newly announced transactions. Greenfield investment led the slowdown, with only a single new billion-dollar project announced.
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Over the past year, German political leaders, central bankers, business associations, and unions have begun talking openly about the risks of a “China shock.” The rhetoric, however, has not been matched by decisive policy action.
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Chinese FDI in the US has fallen significantly from its 2016 peak and remained at low levels for the past five years. The reality of the bilateral relationship makes a meaningful rebound of Chinese FDI in the US unlikely.
