GOTION(SZ:002074) Huan Qiu Shi Bao·2025-10-30 03:53Core Points - Despite tensions between Beijing and the EU, Slovakia's Prime Minister Fico welcomes Chinese investment in electric vehicle battery factories [1] - Guoxuan High-Tech plans to invest €1.2 billion in Slovakia to build a battery factory with an annual capacity of 20 GWh [1] - The project is expected to create over 1,000 new jobs and stimulate regional development [2] Group 1 - The groundbreaking ceremony for the battery factory took place in the southern city of Súrany, attended by over 300 people including government officials and Guoxuan's chairman [1] - Fico emphasized that the cooperation with Chinese companies is a forward-looking decision, recalling that discussions about the project began in 2023 [1] - The project was initiated despite warnings from some EU members about potential risks, which were countered by the EU's recent plan to provide over €8 billion in subsidies for electric vehicle battery production [1] Group 2 - Fico has been actively working to attract more Chinese enterprises, despite disagreements with some EU officials on issues like rule of law and energy policies [2] - The European Commission is considering options to respond to China's planned export controls on critical raw materials, while China asserts that recent measures are part of normal regulatory practices [2] - A Chinese delegation is expected to discuss rare earth control issues with the European Commission [2]