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China's $2.2 Trillion Global Lending: A U.S. Infrastructure Invasion?

11/28/2025

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AidData reports Chinese state-owned entities financed infrastructure in the United States, including LNG developments and data centers.
AidData notes China invested in high-tech U.S. companies and provided liquidity to Amazon and Tesla.
Brad Parks of AidData says Chinese lenders bypass scrutiny by using offshore shell companies.
From 2000 to 2023, China’s lending totaled $2.2 trillion across 200 countries.
The share of lending to wealthier nations rose from 12% to 76%.

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Story summary

AidData reports Chinese state-owned entities financed infrastructure in the United States, including LNG developments and data centers.
AidData notes China invested in high-tech U.S. companies and provided liquidity to Amazon and Tesla.
Brad Parks of AidData says Chinese lenders bypass scrutiny by using offshore shell companies.
From 2000 to 2023, China’s lending totaled $2.2 trillion across 200 countries.
The share of lending to wealthier nations rose from 12% to 76%.