"2023 China's Outward Direct Investment Statistical Communiqué": Implications for Pakistan and CPEC
China's 2023 Outward Direct Investment (ODI) reached $177.29 billion, marking an 8.7% growth, with investments spread across 189 countries, notably increasing in Asia and Africa. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) saw significant growth, particularly in construction and IT sectors. Pakistan, as a key partner in BRI, must address challenges to attract further Chinese investment by improving infrastructure, security, and economic stability under CPEC.