# Middle East investment in China > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/middle-east-investment-in-china > Updated: 2026-08-22T08:00:13.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Middle Eastern investment in China has shown significant growth throughout 2026, particularly within high-tech and green energy sectors. By the first quarter of 2026, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) and the Kuwait Investment Authority had established themselves as major shareholders in 77 different A-share listed companies, with a total market value of 21.762 billion yuan. This marked a 141.48 percent increase in market value compared to the end of 2025. ADIA has specifically targeted assets in power grid equipment, lithium battery materials, and semiconductor components. Further data from the first seven months of 2026 indicates that Saudi Arabian investments in China surged by 343.7 percent year-on-year. While overall foreign direct investment in China experienced a 6.2 percent decline, investment in high-tech sectors rose by 32.7 percent. This growth aligns with China’s efforts to direct capital toward advanced manufacturing and green energy through new industrial catalogs and investment action plans. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-22: Saudi investments in China surge 343.7% in early 2026 Saudi Arabian investments in China jumped 343.7% in the first seven months of 2026, driven by significant growth in high-tech sectors despite an overall decline in total FDI into China. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/saudi-investments-in-china-surge-3437-in-early-2026 ### 2026-08-19: Middle East capital increases investment in China's new energy assets Middle Eastern investors, led by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Kuwait Investment Authority, are significantly increasing holdings in China's new energy and semiconductor sectors. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/middle-east-capital-increases-investment-in-chinas-new-energy-assets --- Cite as: Middle East investment in China. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/middle-east-investment-in-china