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Amelie Richter

EU wants to open China's procurement market

Chinese companies could soon face considerable headwinds in the EU when it comes to public construction, supply and service contracts. Brussels wants to put a stop to cheap bids from the People's Republic by introducing new EU rules. These regulations are also intended to prompt China to open up its own procurement market to Europeans. But whether that will work is questionable.

Von Amelie Richter

Chinas Unternehmen halten sich in Europa zurück

Die Direktinvestitionen aus der Volksrepublik sind laut einer neuen Studie im vergangenen Jahr gestiegen, bleiben aber auf relativ geringem Niveau. Verantwortlich dafür ist Pekings „Null-Covid"-Politik – aber auch abschreckende Regeln in der EU.

Von Amelie Richter

China's companies hold back in Europe

According to a new study, direct investment from the People's Republic increased last year but remains at a relatively low level. Beijing's "zero covid" policy is responsible for this – but so are deterrent rules in the EU.

Von Amelie Richter

The shopping spree of state-owned enterprises is over

Global direct investment from the People's Republic increased only marginally last year, a team of researchers from the think tank Merics and Rhodium Group reported in a recent study. FDI in Europe is far from previous peaks. New EU rules could further dampen investment appetite.

Von Amelie Richter