Brazil Returns to Top Spot for China's Global Investment
Brazil reclaimed its position as the top destination for China's global investment last year, attracting a total of US$6.1 billion. Investments were notably concentrated in clean energy, mining, and the automotive industry.
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Central News Agency (CNA) reported from Taipei on May 7th that data released today by the Brazil-China Trade National Council shows that Brazil once again topped the list of China's global investment destinations last year, attracting a total of 10.9% of China's outward capital; the United States and Guyana ranked second and third with 6.8% and 5.7% respectively.
Reuters reported that Chinese companies are diversifying their presence in Brazil, increasing their foothold in clean energy, mining, and other fields. As a result, Brazil received US$6.1 billion in Chinese investment from dozens of projects, a 45% increase compared to 2024.
The Brazil-China Trade National Council (CEBC) stated that over the past five years, Brazil has rotated between the first and fifth positions on China's global investment list, with the last time it topped the list being in 2021.
The report mentioned that Brazil's weak currency, huge consumer market, and abundant natural resources and clean energy are all attracting Chinese investors.
China's capital outflow to Brazil last year mainly originated from the power industry and rekindled interest in Brazil's mining industry, with investment increasing threefold last year.
In addition, China's investment in Brazil's automotive industry ranked third among all investment areas last year, accounting for 15.8% of the total investment by Chinese companies in Brazil.
The report noted that two Chinese car manufacturers, Great Wall Motor and BYD, have acquired factories previously owned by Western car manufacturers in Brazil in recent years, converting them into manufacturing centers for electric and hybrid vehicles. Sales of both companies in Brazil have exploded. (Editors: Chou Hui-ying / Yang Sheng-ju) 1150507
Reuters reported that Chinese companies are diversifying their presence in Brazil, increasing their foothold in clean energy, mining, and other fields. As a result, Brazil received US$6.1 billion in Chinese investment from dozens of projects, a 45% increase compared to 2024.
The Brazil-China Trade National Council (CEBC) stated that over the past five years, Brazil has rotated between the first and fifth positions on China's global investment list, with the last time it topped the list being in 2021.
The report mentioned that Brazil's weak currency, huge consumer market, and abundant natural resources and clean energy are all attracting Chinese investors.
China's capital outflow to Brazil last year mainly originated from the power industry and rekindled interest in Brazil's mining industry, with investment increasing threefold last year.
In addition, China's investment in Brazil's automotive industry ranked third among all investment areas last year, accounting for 15.8% of the total investment by Chinese companies in Brazil.
The report noted that two Chinese car manufacturers, Great Wall Motor and BYD, have acquired factories previously owned by Western car manufacturers in Brazil in recent years, converting them into manufacturing centers for electric and hybrid vehicles. Sales of both companies in Brazil have exploded. (Editors: Chou Hui-ying / Yang Sheng-ju) 1150507