中金 • 全球研究 | 中资出海东南亚二十载：从走出去，到融进去

Core Viewpoint - The report outlines the evolution of Chinese investment in Southeast Asia over the past two decades, transitioning from a focus on commodity trade to a comprehensive integration of investment, localized operations, and deep capital market connections, driven by the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) and the dual engines of industrial and financial capital [2][8]. Trade Dimension - The evolution of the China-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA) is central to the deepening economic relationship, with three phases: 1. From 2002 to 2015, achieving 90% zero tariffs on goods trade, leading to significant trade volume growth from $54.8 billion in 2002 to $467.1 billion in 2015 [12][13]. 2. From 2015 to 2022, focusing on service trade liberalization and regulatory alignment, facilitating industrial chain investments [13]. 3. From 2022 to 2025, negotiating rules for digital and green economies, marking a shift from "goods flow" to "institutional and innovative collaboration" [2][14]. Industrial Investment Dimension - In 2024, China's total outward direct investment (ODI) reached $192.2 billion, with a net outflow of approximately $76 billion, indicating a historic shift from being a capital-importing to a capital-exporting country [3][19]. - ASEAN emerged as the largest single region for Chinese ODI, totaling $34.4 billion, accounting for about 37% of China's global ODI [3][22]. Corporate Layout Dimension - By 2024, overseas revenue of A-share listed companies exceeded 11 trillion yuan, representing over 15% of total revenue, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 14% from 2014 to 2024, significantly outpacing domestic revenue growth of 8% [5][34]. - Key industries contributing to overseas revenue include information technology, consumer discretionary, and industrial sectors, which together account for over 90% of total overseas revenue [5][35]. Capital Linkage Dimension - By the end of 2025, the total scale of QDII funds is expected to approach 1 trillion yuan (over $170 billion), with a significant concentration of market share among the top fund managers [6][49]. - QDII funds have increasingly focused on Hong Kong and U.S. markets, with emerging markets and Southeast Asia seeing continuous product innovation [6][55].