With the Chinese government's advancement of the Belt and Road Initiative, China and the partner countries of the Belt and Road routes have made great strides in achieving their economic and social aspirations. The Belt and Road Initiative has undoubtedly played an influential role as a booster in urbanization in China, simultaneously accelerating the development of cities and residences in various countries and regions and improving people's quality of life. On the other hand, however, most countries along the Belt and Road routes still face urban housing crises and severe housing shortages caused by rapid urbanization. Although, under the Belt and Road Initiative, many Chinese mainland enterprises have stepped up their efforts in Going out policy to invest in affordable housing projects in countries of the Belt and Road Initiative.