(Yicai) July 18 -- Jiangsu Linyang Energy is planning to build energy storage facilities overseas, with Southeast Asia, Europe and the Middle East identified as the Chinese smart energy
On Thursday, Tesla signed a roughly $557 million agreement with the Shanghai government to build its first large-scale energy storage station in China, marking a significant
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Chinese investments in Europe’s energy sector provide strategic influence and leverage across the EU. Chinese companies—often with state backing—have pursued extensive investments across Europe’s energy sector. These investments span renewable energy, fossil fuel assets, electricity transmission grids, battery manufacturing, and nuclear power.
In recent years, Chinese investments in Europe’s battery and electric vehicle (EV) sector has surged, giving Beijing a growing role in the energy industrial base that will power Europe’s next-generation transport systems.
Partial ownership by Chinese state-backed firms across Europe’s energy sector introduces a latent risk: the potential for foreign influence over operational decisions that have immediate national consequences. Even minority stakes can offer touchpoints into sensitive areas.
Chinese influence continues to surge across Europe’s energy sector, with infrastructure investments strategically placed in everything from national power grids to fuel networks and vehicle supply chains.
