According to the EDB, in the first half of 2025, China initiated 25 new investment projects in the Eurasian region, with a total amount of nearly $900 million. The number of projects increased from 171 in 2023 to 213 by mid-2025.
All new initiatives in 2025 were concentrated in Central Asia (23 projects) and Azerbaijan (two projects).
The largest volumes of investment are directed towards Russia and Kazakhstan, which account for about 92% of the total volume. However, Kyrgyzstan demonstrates the highest growth rates.
“This indicates the growing investment interest of China in Central Asia. Kyrgyzstan plays an important role in this process:
The volume of accumulated Chinese direct foreign investments in Kyrgyzstan increased from $0.8 billion to $2.1 billion, primarily due to the launch of infrastructure and logistics projects,” the authors of the report note.
