China's foreign investment to hit $213 billion by 2025
Chinese companies continued to expand their outward investments in 2025, with direct investment flows reaching $213 billion, an 11% increase from the previous year, bringing the total outflow of investment to $3.4 trillion. China invested across 18 economic sectors, with a special focus on rental services, trade, manufacturing, the digital economy, and green development, alongside growth in transition minerals such as lithium and cobalt. Approximately 58,000 Chinese companies established themselves abroad, employing 4.7 million people, including three million foreign workers. China remains one of the top three countries worldwide in terms of foreign direct investment stock, accounting for 7.4% of the global total, with active investments in Belt and Road Initiative countries; investments there reached $46 billion in 2025, and the total stock stood at $407 billion, with strong investments in the UAE, which received $2.6 billion and holds assets valued at $12.47 billion. Data indicates a continued and significant expansion of Chinese companies in external markets, diversifying their destinations and sectors, with a focus on supply chains, green economy, and digital economy.
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