Georgia-China Economic Relations: Trade, Investment and Development Perspectives

Vano Benidze

Abstract: Over the past decade, Georgia and China have cultivated a multifaceted economic partnership, shaped significantly by the 2017 Free Trade Agreement and China's Belt and Road Initiative. This study explores the evolution of this relationship from 2010 to 2023, analyzing trends in trade, foreign direct investment, tourism, and infrastructure development using official datasets and comparative frameworks. The findings reveal a steady increase in trade volume and investment flows, though structural imbalances persist, with Georgia predominantly exporting raw materials and importing high-value manufactured goods. Chinese investments have bolstered infrastructure, yet limited domestic linkages pose a challenge for long-term development. The paper concludes with policy recommendations to strengthen industrial capacity, promote technology transfer, and foster sustainable, inclusive growth within this bilateral framework.

Keywords: Georgia-China Relations, Trade Imbalance, Belt and Road Initiative, Foreign Direct Investment, Economic Development

How to Cite?: Vano Benidze, "Georgia-China Economic Relations: Trade, Investment and Development Perspectives", Volume 14 Issue 10, October 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1709-1712, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR251028232144, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR251028232144