A Dutch semiconductor company with a Chinese owner has come under pressure from the Dutch government, replacing its CEO in response. Court documents suggest that U.S. pressure played a role.

In a report circulated last week, a WTO panel found that an EU countervailing duty calculated in a way that attributed Chinese government subsidies to the government of Indonesia was inconsistent with the WTO's Agreement on Subsidies and Countervailing Measures (SCM).

In response to an order to close its operations in Canada, Chinese tech company Hikvision, a major surveillance equipment manufacturer, has brought multiple lawsuits against the Government of Canada.

Chinese companies are focusing on supply chain restructuring and new markets as they navigate rising tariffs on their goods. A recent report, jointly published by several industry associations this week, offers key insights into this shift, revealing that outbound investment activity is now concentrated in sectors like manufacturing and transportation.

Earlier this week, China’s Ministry of Commerce, National Bureau of Statistics, and State Administration of Foreign Exchange jointly released the 2024 Statistical Bulletin of China’s Outward Foreign Direct Investment. The detailed report underscores China’s continued expansion as a global investor, reflecting its strategic priorities.

In recent weeks, Germany has made a decision to consider blocking a Chinese takeover of a retailer, and its scrutiny of a wind farm project has led to the dropping of a Chinese supplier.

Official data shows that China's overseas investment grew in 2024, driven by substantial flows into Belt and Road Initiative countries, positioning it among the top three global investing sources for the eighth consecutive year. However, early 2025 figures indicate a more uneven trajectory.