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China's Lending Surpasses $2 Trillion, Shifts Global Investment Strategies

11/19/2025

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AidData reports China's global lending portfolio exceeds $2 trillion, larger than prior estimates.
The report notes a $200 billion U.S. investment over 25 years often obscured through shell companies.
It shows a shift toward advanced technology and critical minerals in wealthier nations, not just developing countries.
Western governments are rethinking investment strategies and tightening rules on foreign investments because of national security and economic control.

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AidData reports China's global lending portfolio exceeds $2 trillion, larger than prior estimates.
The report notes a $200 billion U.S. investment over 25 years often obscured through shell companies.
It shows a shift toward advanced technology and critical minerals in wealthier nations, not just developing countries.
Western governments are rethinking investment strategies and tightening rules on foreign investments because of national security and economic control.