# Middle Eastern investment in China

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/middle-eastern-investment-in-china
> Updated: 2026-10-28T02:57:25.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Sovereign wealth funds have significantly increased their investments in mainland China and Hong Kong, with inflows reaching $14.2 billion during the first nine months of 2026. This represents a 190% increase compared to the total investment recorded throughout 2025, a year that saw a 54% decline due to geopolitical tensions and economic concerns.

Middle Eastern investors are the primary drivers of this resurgence, accounting for nearly 70% of the total sovereign inflows. Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund led the group with $6 billion, followed by the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority with $2.5 billion. Other significant contributors include Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala, which invested $800 million, and the Qatar Investment Authority, which contributed $600 million.

Investors are increasingly targeting sectors such as biotechnology, advanced manufacturing, consumer businesses, and artificial intelligence.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-28: Chinese equity funds shift holdings in Q3 2026

Third-quarter 2026 data shows Chinese equity funds shifting from AI modules toward innovation drugs, upstream chips, and ChangXin Technology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chinese-equity-funds-shift-holdings-in-q3-2026

### 2026-10-22: Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds drive 190% surge in China investments

Sovereign wealth funds invested $14.2 billion in China and Hong Kong in early 2026, a 190% surge led by Middle Eastern capital targeting AI, biotech, and consumer sectors.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/middle-eastern-sovereign-wealth-funds-drive-190-surge-in-china-investments

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