EU to Require Tech Transfers from Chinese Firms for Subsidies
The EU is planning to mandate that Chinese companies transfer technology as a prerequisite for receiving subsidies, aiming to strengthen European technological competitiveness.
Published on April 14, 2025
The European Union is reportedly set to require Chinese companies to transfer technology to European firms as a condition for receiving subsidies. Disclosed by senior EU officials and reported as early as November 19, 2024 by Reuters, the move is part of an effort to create a more level playing field and boost technological progress within Europe.
The initiative, which has drawn attention in various Financial Times reports, is seen as a strategic response in the global race for innovation, particularly in battery production and electric vehicles. By leveraging tech transfers, the EU hopes to forge deeper alignment between Chinese and European interests while mitigating economic coercion concerns through enforced intellectual property sharing.