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China's $2.1 Trillion Global Investment Sparks Legal Concerns

11/18/2025

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China's financial system is unique, with largest banking sector and government control of interest rates and credit, according to Victor Shih, UC San Diego.
Since 2000, Chinese state-backed entities have invested around $2.1 trillion overseas, mainly in United States and United Kingdom, to advance Made in China 2025.
Despite concerns over legality and transparency, the Chinese government says these investments comply with laws and support growth, as shown by Nexperia.

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Story summary

China's financial system is unique, with largest banking sector and government control of interest rates and credit, according to Victor Shih, UC San Diego.
Since 2000, Chinese state-backed entities have invested around $2.1 trillion overseas, mainly in United States and United Kingdom, to advance Made in China 2025.
Despite concerns over legality and transparency, the Chinese government says these investments comply with laws and support growth, as shown by Nexperia.