Amid struggles at home, 80% of Chinese companies in EU plan more investment

South China Morning Post Economic ImpactNews ReportEN 2 min read 100% complete by Xiaofei XuMarch 25, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Amid struggles at home, 80% of Chinese companies in EU plan more investment

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A recent report by the Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and the China Economic Information Service reveals that nearly 80% of Chinese companies operating in the European Union plan to increase their investments. This contrasts sharply with the sentiment of European companies in China, where only 38% plan to expand operations. Despite concerns about policy uncertainty, over 60% of surveyed Chinese firms expect revenue growth in the EU, driven by the attractiveness of the European market and difficulties in the domestic Chinese market. The survey included roughly 100 leading Chinese companies in emerging industries. Analysts suggest the EU remains profitable for Chinese businesses, even amidst challenges.

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Chinese companies complain, yes, but they like the European market, this is quite clear.

quote — Alicia Garcia-Herrero, chief economist for the Asia-Pacific region at French investment bank Natixis100% confidence

More than 60 per cent of the surveyed firms said they expected their revenue in the EU to continue growing.

statistic — Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and the China Economic Information Service100% confidence

Only 38 per cent of European companies that responded to a survey had plans to expand their operations in China.

statistic — European Chamber of Commerce in China (EUCCC)100% confidence

Almost 80 per cent of Chinese companies operating in the European Union plan to expand their investment there.

statistic — Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and the China Economic Information Service100% confidence

US policy shifts had only had a limited impact on Chinese companies’ broader strategy towards Europe.

factual — Chinese Chamber of Commerce to the EU (CCCEU) and the China Economic Information Service80% confidence
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Keywords

chinese companies 100% eu investment 90% european union 80% market attractiveness 70% policy uncertainty 60% emerging industries 50% revenue growth 50% domestic market 40% us policy 40%

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