Deutsche Bank recently released its latest research report predicting that in the following five years China’s direct overseas investment may grow at a rate of over 20% and reach 60 billion US dollars in 2011.

The report expected that due to the strategy implemented by China to ensure the security of energy sources, the sustainability of resources and the exploration of overseas market, China may become the biggest overseas investor in Asia. Overseas investment in resources industry may account for two thirds of total investment, followed by investment in port construction, automobile, banking, telecommunication and electronics industry.