Inclusive Development International – The aim of this guide is to help community advocates understand how Chinese investors operate, the standards that apply to their overseas operations, and strategies for holding Chinese companies accountable to their environmental and social responsibilities and commitments.
In this guide, you will find:
- A background on Chinese overseas investment and finance over the past two decades, from the “Going Out” strategy to the Belt and Road Initiative and China’s aid program.
- An overview of the key actors involved in Chinese overseas investment, including state-owned and private enterprises, financiers and investors, as well as regulators and industry associations.
- An overview of Chinese social and environmental policies and guidelines.
- A deeper examination of particular sectors of Chinese investment and the standards that apply specifically to mining, agriculture and forestry, energy, finance and contracting.
- A set of practical resources and quick reference guides, including tips for finding information on Chinese projects and stakeholders, tips for effectively engaging Chinese stakeholders, and a compilation of standards, policies and guidelines that apply to Chinese overseas investment.