EU plan won't stop Chinese investment

Editor's note: The European Union, European Parliament, European Council and the European Commission reached an agreement on a foreign investment screening framework to end "European naivety" and protect its essential interests. Many say the move will have a big impact on China's fast-increasing mergers and acquisitions and investments in Europe. Two experts share their views on the issue with China Daily's Pan Yixuan. Excerpts follow:

Europe faces industrial development challenges

The industrial competitiveness of European countries as a whole has been declining this century, creating concerns over their overall economic development and doubts about foreign investments and M&As. But there is no reason to worry about China's large investment in Europe or doubt its intentions.