Abstract

Over the past decade, while the two-way trade between China and EU has grown significantly, inward and outward investment remains at a relatively low level. At this moment, Chinese enterprises take mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as the preferred investment vehicle. By acquisition of capital or brand, Chinese companies aim to reinforce their home operations. On one hand, Chinese investors face the concern of market access overseas. On the other hand, foreign investors into China encounter challenges of complex joint ventures and market regulation. The China EU Investment Agreement will help to unblock the barriers facilitating two-way investment. Meanwhile, the negotiations for the Agreement, which to bring about changes in the structure of Chinese market, will be complex and time-consuming.

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