China BRI 2025 Investment Growth Hits Record $213.5 Billion Amid Strategic Shift
China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) saw record $213.5 billion in new deals in 2025, a 75% increase from 2024. Discover the strategic pivot to Africa and Central Asia.
213.5 billion dollars. That's the staggering value of new deals signed under China's global infrastructure strategy in 2025. While critics predicted a slowdown, the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has roared back with a vengeance, hitting a record-breaking high.
Unpacking the China BRI 2025 Investment Growth Surge
According to a report released on Sunday by the Griffith Asia Institute, the value of new deals under the BRI jumped by 75 per cent compared to 2024. This massive influx of capital focused heavily on metals, mining, fossil fuels, and new technologies, signaling a shift toward resource security.
Strategic Pivot to Africa and Central Asia
The geography of Chinese capital is changing. There's a notable pivot toward Africa and Central Asia. These regions are becoming central to Beijing's ambitions as it seeks to secure essential minerals and establish new trade corridors that bypass traditional maritime routes.
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