Tech and startups are at the forefront of a new, more subtle Chinese investment strategy in Europe — and areas like fintech and the metaverse are particularly in the spotlight.
Analysis
March 18, 2022
China's new Europe strategy: Smaller tech and VC investments
While general investment slowed, interest in tech remains. The metaverse and fintech are among key interest areas.
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