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Chinese companies in Georgia


Authors:Nino Apakidze, Tamta Chkhaidze


Since the establishment of a strategic partnership between Georgia and China, the registration of Chinese enterprises in the country has surged by 96.6%.


In 2024 alone, Georgia’s state register recorded 291 new Chinese companies—the highest figure in three decades since diplomatic ties were established.


According to the National Statistics Office, this trend is expected to grow even further in the long run.


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