Group 1 - Three major French companies have recently been acquired by Chinese capital, raising concerns about the vulnerability of France's industrial structure and the potential loss of key technologies to China [1] - The acquired companies include Vencorex, a leading chemical company, GMD, a supplier for automotive giants Renault and Stellantis, and Safra, the only hydrogen bus manufacturer in France, all of which were facing financial difficulties [1] - The French media expresses worries that as more French companies encounter operational challenges, Chinese capital may increase its acquisition efforts, leading to structural risks [1] Group 2 - Despite concerns, the French political and business community continues to welcome Chinese investment, exemplified by the inauguration of a battery "super factory" by China's Envision Group in Douai, attended by President Macron [2] - Data from the French Ministry of Economy indicates that Chinese investment in France increased more than tenfold from 2010 to 2017, remaining relatively stable thereafter [2] - Currently, nearly 900 subsidiaries of Chinese companies operate in France, employing over 50,000 people [2]
“3家法国重要企业被中资收购”,法媒心态复杂、法政商界欢迎
Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-07-11 22:56