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EU Escalates Scrutiny of Chinese Firms Amid New Legislation

12/11/2025

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The European Commission intensifies de-risking of Chinese companies, targeting Temu (online retailer) and Nuctech (airport equipment maker), including a Dublin raid on Temu for subsidies affecting the EU market.
The Commission has expanded its probe into Nuctech.
The European Council and Parliament have agreed on rules screening foreign investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
The legislation, responding to China's asset acquisitions, takes effect in 18 months.

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The European Commission intensifies de-risking of Chinese companies, targeting Temu (online retailer) and Nuctech (airport equipment maker), including a Dublin raid on Temu for subsidies affecting the EU market.
The Commission has expanded its probe into Nuctech.
The European Council and Parliament have agreed on rules screening foreign investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors.
The legislation, responding to China's asset acquisitions, takes effect in 18 months.