China's overseas investment risks are increasingly rising under the influence of the United States, drawing heightened attention from the outside world.
On April 8, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released the "2026 China Overseas Investment Country Risk Rating Report," analyzing 120 overseas investment countries using five indicators. The report ultimately concluded that China's overseas investment risks have increased.
The report points out that while overall risks in developed economies remain relatively low, risk levels in regions such as Latin America and the Middle East have risen—mainly due to insufficient political stability locally, as well as interference and competition from the United States.
For example, the U.S. 2026 National Strategy emphasizes strengthening control over the Western Hemisphere. Incidents such as disputes over the Panama Canal, the arrest of Venezuela’s president, and issues surrounding Peru’s Chancay Port have affected China’s investments in Latin America.
Additionally, the United States’ use of the dollar’s dominant position to trigger global financial volatility is also noteworthy. Fluctuations in exchange rates and U.S. Treasury bonds exacerbate economic problems in other countries, leading to a rise in coups and protests, which in turn impact China’s overseas investments.
Nevertheless, despite the influence of U.S. factors, China’s overseas investments face both risks and opportunities. For instance, the current conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran is accelerating global energy transition and weakening the dollar system—offering an opportunity for China to advance renminbi internationalization and strengthen its leadership in clean energy. This could enable China to build a non-Western overseas investment return system during this window of opportunity.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1862075313881152/
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