Chinese investment trends in Europe: 2016-17 report

For the third year running this report reflects the results of ESADE's study of foreign investments made by Chinese firms, a phenomenon that has been influenced by the measures implemented to change China's economic model, and the ensuing slowdown in GDP growth. Both of these factors have served to drive foreign investments, enabling China to post a new record at the end of 2015. Within this context, Europe has consolidated its position as a priority recipient of the funds invested by Chinese companies, which are displaying their sustained and growing interest in Southern European countries, notably Italy, Spain, Portugal and Greece.