antigua. >> reporter: this pristine caribbean island is nowhere close to china. but today china's presence here right in the backyard of the u.s. is increasingly obvious and defining. $5 million toward construction of the island's university, a $50 million loan for its renovated airport. a $55 million grant for a cricket stadium. in the country, even constructing a confucius institute to connect antiguans to china. just how much has china invested in finance and grants? >> maybe about $200 million, which is sizeable for a small country like antigua and barbuda. >> reporter: on average china is spending two to one compared to the u.s. in overseas