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Chinese State-influenceOverall, our research exposed indicates 188 acquisitions where the Chinese State exudes a high level of influence (~25%). An acquisition with this thorough amount of government influence (red dot on the map) means that the ultimate controlling shareholder is part of the Chinese government, for instance the State Council of the People’s Republic of China. Additionally, in 121 acquisitions (15%), the level of state influence is categorized as medium (orange dot on the map). In these cases, the Chinese government has substantial influence, but might not necessarily be seen as controlling. Finally, the majority of the acquisitions (60%) has a low level of state influence (yellow dot). Therein, the Chinese government has no substantial influence in the acquiring company.02 /
SectorsWith 83 acquisitions, the machinery sector is shown to be the most appealing to Chinese investors in Europe. Other large categories sectors that attract a large number of Chinese investments are energy, consumer products, automotive, health, electronics and ICT.03 /
CountriesWith 189 acquisitions, Germany is the country with by far the largest amount of Chinese acquisitions. Other countries attracting a multitude of deals are the UK, France, Italy, The Netherlands, and Sweden.
