Where is China targeting its development finance?

China has emerged as one of the world’s largest providers of development finance. Between 2000 and 2014, China extended a total of $354 billion in loans, grants, and other resources to countries across the globe. As China continues to establish itself as a major source of development finance, it is important to consider how this spending intersects with Beijing’s growing political and economic interests.

China’s Development Finance (2000 – 2014)

This interactive feature tracks China’s development finance. Use it to explore both the number of projects funded by China and the proportion of funds that meet the strict international definition of Official Development Assistance (ODA). This aid-like spending helps boost economic growth in recipient countries, and is contrasted with other forms of financing that are targeted at commercial gains. For more details, see these definitions. Read more…