Senior Research Analyst
Armand Meyer is a Senior Research Analyst with Rhodium Group’s China Data Services team, researching China’s outbound investment trends and related economic and political policies.
ChinaArmand’s research utilizes his background in data science to track cross-border investment flows.
Prior to joining Rhodium, Armand interned for the European External Action Service in Singapore and worked as a Research Assistant at the International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) in London. Armand holds a Master’s degree in Asia-Pacific studies from SOAS University, London.
Report
Chinese FDI in the EU and UK reached €10 billion in 2024, rising 47% from the previous year. Europe also captured 53.2% of Chinese investment in high-income economies.
Note
ASEAN has become the top destination for Chinese manufacturing FDI by number of announced transactions, but US tariffs of more than 30% would deal a major blow to the region’s diversification boom and China’s FDI there.
External research
Newly announced global investment by Chinese companies dropped slightly in 2024 as new investments in battery manufacturing slowed sharply, but completed investment trended up as Chinese firms moved ahead with capital intensive greenfield projects.
External research
New global investments by Chinese companies fell in Q4 2024: Despite robust investment in energy and minerals, a continued slowdown in the automotive sector caused an overall decline.
