BRI in Central Asia: Overview of Chinese Projects
Central Asia Regional Data Review 20: 1–5, 2019
DOI: 10.13140/RG.2.2.13032.52488
5 Pages Posted: 8 Jan 2020
Date Written: 2019
Abstract
This data article summarizes the analysis of 261 Chinese projects in Central Asia. The findings indicate that trade promotion and industrial development are the sectors where there is most BRI-related activity in Central Asia. The total number of projects in these areas approximates the number of projects in all other areas combined. These sectors also receive most investment. In terms of the number of implemented projects, roads is the second key sector, followed by energy. However, due to larger project sizes, energy receives more funds than roads. The majority of Chinese projects in Central Asia are bilateral.
Keywords: China, Central Asia, BRI, Belt and Road Initiative
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