US trade war? China had bigger plans in 2025 as ‘belt and road’ deals surged
- Posted on January 19, 2026
- By South China Morning Post
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US trade war? China had bigger plans in 2025 as ‘belt and road’ deals surged

China’s global infrastructure strategy logged a record US$213 billion of new deals in 2025, as metals projects in Central Asia soared, report finds.