Private Investment
The Japanese government spent about $16.5 billion on official development assistance (ODA) in 2024, according to the latest white paper on development cooperation. The paper outlines plans to spur private investment in developing countries through ODA.
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Beijing is encouraging private investment in critical infrastructure projects, including two major ultra-high-voltage power lines. Local governments in Xinjiang, Qinghai, Chongqing, and Gansu have issued notices seeking private investors for these projects worth billions of yuan. The lines are set to operate by the end of 2028.