In 2017 China formally laid down new rules on overseas investments, making explicit its de facto campaign against “suspicious capital outflows” and “irrational” acquisition of trophy assets. Coupled with increasing scrutiny of some of China’s most bullish companies; ODI levels dropped 44.3% in the first half of 2017, down significantly from record highs one year earlier.

Behind these alarming numbers, China Inc. continues to go global. While the days of purchasing football clubs may be over, investment in high technology and in modern services still remains on the governments ‘encouraged’ list providing a myriad of opportunities for European companies seeking capital and for the third parties needed to facilitate these deals and bring operational support to Chinese companies in overseas markets.

The European Chamber is delighted to welcome a distinguished group of speakers to explain the underlying reasons for the 2017 outbound investment crackdown, and to surmise what we can expect from China outbound in the near future; Will Europe continue be the go to investment destination? How worried are Chinese investors about Trump’s America and recent hire profile investigations by CFIUS? Will this be the year we see investment in line with the Belt and Road Initiative really take off?

For more information or to register, visit: http://www.europeanchamber.com.cn/en/upcoming-events/13217/China_Outbound_Down_but_Not_Out