Chinese Investment in Germany Dropped in 2nd Half of 2018

According to data compiled by business services provider Ernst & Young LLP, Chinese investment in German takeovers or in stakes in German companies plunged to $311 million during the 2nd half of 2018, from almost $10 billion in the first half of 2018. The number of transactions for the full year dropped to 34, compared with 54 in 2017 and 68 the previous year.