European firms expand China exposure despite EU concerns (opens in new tab)

European companies operating in China showed a partial rebound in confidence in the Chinese market, according to the annual European Union Chamber of Commerce in China survey published on Wednesday. About 35% of respondents said they were optimistic about growth in their industry in China over the next two years, up from a record low of 29% in 2025, while 47% said the local business environment had become more politicized in the past year, the lowest share since at least 2023. The survey resu...