Lastly, China has also made policy changes towards foreign investment which will affect not only the quality but also the quantity of foreign investment in China. “China is now more focusing on better structured and qualified foreign investment,” he said.

“It is normal that China’s investment to Belt and Road countries should grow significantly. The Initiative concerns so many countries and regions, their investment to China cannot be lumped under one heading.” Shen said. “The competitiveness of these countries’ enterprises are not relatively high, their influence cannot be seen yet in the short term.”