Interactive Project
China Footprint
Mapping China's global economic presence through investment, infrastructure, and corporate expansion across six continents.
$1.05T+
Total Investment
2,765
Projects Tracked
140+
Countries
15
Years of Data
Regional Distribution
Chinese investment spans every continent, with particular concentration in Asia-Pacific through the Belt and Road Initiative.
Asia-Pacific
1250
Projects
$420B
Investment
Europe
380
Projects
$185B
Investment
Africa
520
Projects
$145B
Investment
Latin America
290
Projects
$130B
Investment
Middle East
180
Projects
$95B
Investment
North America
145
Projects
$75B
Investment
Investment by Sector
Infrastructure dominates Chinese overseas investment, followed by energy and technology sectors.
35%
Infrastructure
Roads, ports, railways, and power plants
25%
Energy
Oil, gas, renewables, and mining
18%
Technology
Telecommunications, data centers, and manufacturing
12%
Real Estate
Commercial and residential development
10%
Finance
Banking, insurance, and investment
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