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Chinese foreign investments in 2025 reached $124 billion, the highest in seven years, with an 18% increase from 2024. Completed investments also rose 14% to $73 billion, the highest since 2019. The focus is shifting from the US and Eastern Europe to Africa and the Middle East.

Sub-Saharan Africa's share of investments rose from 5% in 2020 to 22% in 2025. North America and Europe attracted under 20% of investments, decreasing from 70% in 2016. Asia remains the top beneficiary with $40 billion. Greenfield projects are concentrated in mining, data centers, and energy, while manufacturing investments are declining, particularly in Central and Eastern Europe.