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Read. Follow. Verify.Congressional Hearing on Chinese Investment in Europe
Record date · January 1, 2018
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What This Bill Does
The House Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats held a hearing to examine the scale and impact of Chinese economic investment in European nations. The discussion focused on how Chinese state-directed investments may influence European political and economic stability.
This hearing explores the potential national security and economic risks posed by Chinese acquiring European assets, which may affect U.S. foreign policy and trade relations with European allies.
Who It Affects
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European Union member states
These nations are the primary targets of Chinese investment and are currently evaluating their own screening mechanisms for foreign assets.
U.S. Government
The U.S. is monitoring these investments to assess potential impacts on global trade and national security.
Key Facts
- Direct investment from China into Europe is estimated at $95 billion annually.
- China has invested or purchased over $300 billion in European assets over the last decade.
- Only 12 of the 28 European Union member states currently have mechanisms to screen foreign investments.
- Efforts to establish an EU-wide system for screening foreign investments have not been successful.
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- The hearing identified the 'Belt and Road Initiative' and the '16+1' platform as key components of China's strategy in Europe.
- The subcommittee hearing took place on May 23, 2018, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
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Regulatory Gap in Europe
The hearing highlights a significant disparity between U.S. and European investment screening capabilities, noting that less than half of EU states have mechanisms comparable to CFIUS.
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