海外视点丨欧洲央行称，来自中国的竞争已导致欧元区制造业就业岗位流失

Group 1 - The European Central Bank (ECB) reports that increased competition from Chinese manufacturers has led to significant job losses in the Eurozone, with an estimated 240,000 jobs lost or shifted to lower-risk sectors from 2015 to 2022 [2] - The automotive and chemical industries are particularly vulnerable, with job vacancies in the automotive sector expected to decline by 55% and in the chemical sector by 95% from 2019 to 2024 [2] - The ECB warns that rising U.S. tariffs on Chinese imports may intensify competition, prompting Chinese companies to seek new markets, including Europe, which could further challenge local manufacturers [2] Group 2 - Industries most affected by Chinese competition employ approximately 29 million workers, accounting for about 27% of total employment in the Eurozone by 2024 [3] - Despite the competitive threat, the Eurozone's unemployment rate has remained at historical lows, with a rate of 6.2% recorded for three consecutive months as of June [3] - EU leaders expressed disappointment over the influx of cheap Chinese products during recent meetings, indicating potential market access restrictions for Chinese companies if concerns are not addressed [3]