The Impact of the Belt and Road Initiative on China's Economy

Abstract

This study examines the impact of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) on China’s economy by analyzing its influence on economic growth, foreign trade, and foreign direct investment (FDI), offering insights into China’s evolving role in the global economy and contributing to broader discussions on economic diplomacy and regional integration. This article adopts data analysis method to analyze in detail the changes in the outflow and inflow of foreign direct investment (FDI) and China's trade volume; The research results show that the "the Belt and Road" initiative has made significant contributions to China's economic development by expanding infrastructure investment, opening new trade routes and strengthening foreign direct investment relations with partner countries, but it also faces debt risks, uncertainty of investment returns, geopolitical risks and other risks. The results of this study have deepened our understanding of how large-scale international strategies such as the "the Belt and Road" initiative affect domestic economic performance and global influence.