Researchers at the College of William and Mary’s AidData lab, which tracks China’s Belt and Road Initiative, compiled a new dataset on China’s maritime financing between 2000 and 2025. It documents nearly $24 billion that China has financed in maritime‑related loans, equipment, planned projects, and nearby resource sites across 90 countries. The dataset shows these investments forming broader strategic corridors and offers a clearer picture of China’s maritime influence.
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