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AIIB Calls for Private Investment to Boost Asia's Infrastructure

1/26/2026

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), based in Beijing, focuses on building critical infrastructure across Asia, per its new president Zou Jiayi.
Zou Jiayi spoke at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong.
Zou emphasized investments to boost tax revenues and industrial development amid geopolitical challenges.
Zou noted that public resources alone are insufficient.
Zou called for increased private capital and collaboration with other development banks to meet investment needs.

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The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), based in Beijing, focuses on building critical infrastructure across Asia, per its new president Zou Jiayi.
Zou Jiayi spoke at the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong.
Zou emphasized investments to boost tax revenues and industrial development amid geopolitical challenges.
Zou noted that public resources alone are insufficient.
Zou called for increased private capital and collaboration with other development banks to meet investment needs.