Private companies generate more than half of China's gross domestic product, yet they are sometimes disadvantaged compared to state-owned companies. A new law is supposed to ensure equality and provide vital information for foreign companies.
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Once again, a Chinese investment in European soccer has not been crowned with success. The English professional club Reading F.C. is the latest case in a series of misunderstandings.
By Marcel Grzanna
The government in Beijing needs to boost domestic consumption in order to cushion the impact of the trade dispute. To this end, foreign players are now allowed to invest in more sectors.
By Manuel Changming Liu
The European Court of Auditors is concerned about the poor credit rating of electricity distribution network operators in the EU. However, there are also examples of high savings across Europe.
By Manuel Berkel
Despite poor business sentiment, European investments in China grew to almost EUR 10 billion last year – once again with German companies driving growth. This reveals a fundamental discrepancy between how politics and business define de-risking.
By Leonardo Pape
China’s leadership is continuing its international economic charm offensive at the Boao Forum in Hainan Province. Earlier this week, Chinese officials had already invited global corporate leaders to a two-day summit.
By Leonardo Pape
The profile of Chinese investments in Europe has largely shifted – away from company takeovers and infrastructure stakes towards building new production facilities. However, the political debate often fails to adequately discuss what conditions should be attached to such investments.
By Leonardo Pape
Shortly before the EU summit deals with the issue, the Commission presents its ideas for the savings and investment union. There are still tensions regarding centralized market supervision. European savings and investment accounts are also intended to help mobilize capital for European investments.
By Marc Winkelmann
A targeted economic policy strategy is needed to secure Europe's sovereignty in the long term, write Hanna Hottenrott and Achim Wambach from ZEW in today's Opinion. The EU must strengthen its own innovative power, reduce strategic dependencies on raw materials and build more resilient supply chains.
By Experts Table.Briefings
In a draft communication available to Table.Briefings, the EU Commission spells out its ambition for the Savings and Investment Union. Important legislative proposals are planned for 2026 in particular.
By Marc Winkelmann
