FEDERALhearing transcript

Congressional Hearing on Chinese Investment in Europe

Original title: CHINESE INVESTMENT AND INFLUENCE IN EUROPE

January 1, 2018

foreign policy international trade China European Union foreign investment national security

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The Frame

What this does

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 is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2018.

What's next

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Summary

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.

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.
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.

Why It Matters

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is the U.S. Congress concerned about Chinese investment in Europe?

The subcommittee is concerned that Chinese investment in European assets may serve political goals, influence European markets, and potentially impact U.S. national security and economic interests.

What is the '16+1' platform mentioned in the hearing?

It is described as a parallel regional platform created by China to engage with European nations.

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Discoveries

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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.

European Union CFIUS

Connected Entities

organizationWorld Trade Organization“International trade body”Map →

personDana Rohrabacher“Chairman of the Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, and Emerging Threats”Map →

organizationCommittee on Foreign Affairs“House of Representatives committee”Map →

personPhilippe Le Corre“Witness, senior fellow at Harvard Kennedy School”Map →

personKevin D. Freeman“Witness, author”Map →

personGordon Chang“Witness, author”Map →

Sources

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