Hungary led the European destinations for Chinese direct investment in 2025 with €3.9 billion. Germany followed with €2.5 billion and France with €1.9 billion, according to Rhodium Group and MERICS.
The study covers the EU and the UK. Its figures include acquisitions and greenfield investment across sectors. Le Monde's reporting confirms the same country values.
The data
| Destination | Chinese FDI, EUR billion | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | 3.9 | Rhodium Group / MERICS; Le Monde |
| Germany | 2.5 | Rhodium Group / MERICS; Le Monde |
| France | 1.9 | Rhodium Group / MERICS; Le Monde |
Source: Asiabits Research | Rhodium Group / MERICS; Le Monde, 2025 data
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