From Made in China to Made in Europe: A New Era of Chinese Investment

How are Chinese companies changing the way they invest and operate in Europe?

In this episode of Mapping Global China Conversations, Maria speaks with Dr Sandra Link, Partner in the Corporate M&A Practice Group at Eversheds Sutherland in Frankfurt, about the evolving landscape of Chinese investment in Germany and Europe.

Drawing on more than a decade of experience advising Chinese companies, Dr Link explores the shift from major acquisitions towards greenfield investments, local production and direct market expansion. The conversation also examines how Europe's increasingly complex regulatory environment and foreign investment screening mechanisms are reshaping business decisions.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• The evolution of Chinese investment in Europe  

• Why Chinese companies are moving beyond traditional M&A  

• China's automotive industry and its expansion into European markets  

• Germany's attractiveness—and challenges—for Chinese investors  

• Foreign investment screening and the impact of tighter regulations  

• Balancing national security concerns with economic openness  

• De-risking and the localisation of China-Europe business operations  

• Key regulatory and investment trends to watch in the coming years  

Watch the full conversation for an insider's perspective on the changing relationship between Chinese business, European markets and global regulation.

 

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