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Chinese Ports in Europe
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The People’s Republic of China and major Chinese companies subject to their strict national security laws hold stakes in dozens of ports across Europe, ranging from minority investments to full ownership. See the map and table below for details on key port and infrastructure investments.

Chinese Ownership Stake:
  • Lease
  • Less than Half
  • Nearly Half
  • Majority
  • Own
  • Unknown
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Note: This page was originally published March 4, 2026.

Source: Heritage Foundation research by Jordan Embree.

Design and Development: Data visualization by John W. Fleming and Jay Simon. Research by Jordan Embree.