Group 1 - The report indicates that China's direct investment in the EU and the UK is expected to grow by 47% in 2024, reaching €10 billion, marking the first increase in seven years [1] - The recovery is driven by significant greenfield investments and stronger M&A activity, with greenfield investments increasing by 21% to a record €5.9 billion, accounting for 59% of China's total investment in Europe [1] - M&A investments have also improved, with a year-on-year increase of 114%, reaching €4.1 billion [1] Group 2 - Hungary has become a favored destination for Chinese investments, receiving 31% of China's direct investment in Europe in 2024, with four out of the top ten ongoing projects located there [2] - The rebound in investment signals an end to the declining trend of Chinese direct investment in Europe, with factors such as intensified domestic competition and increasing global market tensions contributing to this recovery [2] - However, the value of newly announced projects has dropped by 79% year-on-year to €3.1 billion, with three large projects being canceled, indicating potential challenges ahead [2] Group 3 - The report highlights that 24 EU member states have established foreign investment review mechanisms, and the EU is implementing a new regulation for mandatory reviews across more sectors [3] - Despite regulatory tightening, there is potential for short-term easing of tensions as some EU countries seek to avoid simultaneous trade conflicts with both China and the US [3] - Recent high-level meetings between Chinese officials and European business groups suggest a willingness to collaborate, as noted by the president of the China-EU Chamber of Commerce [3]
电车电池成主力,中国对欧直接投资:增长并“转向”