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Chinese investments under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) have soared, reaching a record $124 billion in construction contracts and investments during the first half of 2025. This amount surpasses the total of $122 billion for all of 2024, highlighting a historic surge in BRI activity. The findings stem from a joint study conducted by the Green Finance & Development Center at Fudan University and Griffith University, emphasizing the growing significance of BRI in global economic frameworks.