During the 11-month period, Chinese companies also signed new project contracts worth $127.7 billion in 61 countries along the BRI routes, the statement said, adding that project turnover stood at $74.6 billion.
According to a recent report by Cushman & Wakefield, trends in three key demographic groups will have a significant impact on global real estate markets in the coming decade.
Chinese companies have poured nearly $11 billion into overseas ports during the past decade, gaining access to strategic maritime hubs as part of its Belt and Road initiative.