Chinese Investments Drive New Industries Across Eurasia

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — On 12 March 2026, a webinar titled “Investment Dynamics in the Eurasian Region — Results and Trends” was held online with participation from Eurasian Development Bank analysts. The event featured an in-depth analysis of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Eurasian countries and their key partners.

Chief Economist of the Eurasian Development Bank Evgeny Vinokurov, Head of the Center for Integration Studies Alexander Zaboev, and Senior Analyst Aidos Omarov presented the results of their monitoring of investment flows.

According to their data, China remains one of the primary investors in the region, with approximately 259 active projects underway. The structure of Chinese investments is gradually shifting: the share in the raw materials sector has declined to 54.1%, while investments in electricity generation increased to 12.3%, and in manufacturing to 22%. Over half of all Chinese investments in Eurasia are concentrated in Central Asia, totaling around US$35.9 billion by the end of the first half of 2025.

Significant projects highlighted include Sinopec’s US$750 million olefin production plant in Uzbekistan and the US$725 million wind power plant construction by Sany Renewable Energy.

Analysts note that such initiatives reflect the emergence of a new industrial structure in Eurasia, with growing importance of energy, manufacturing, and infrastructure, which strengthens economic links between regional countries and their international partners.