Fund rules hold up China investment in EU infrastructure
If China were to put its money directly into the fund, it would have no say in choosing the projects it is eyeing
Brussels
CHINA could invest up to 10 billion euros (S$15 billion) in Europe's new infrastructure fund, but a final decision is being held up by the complex mechanics of a deal to give Chinese technology companies a greater role in Europe, people familiar with the talks said.
Premier Li Keqiang had been expected to put a figure on China's contribution to the EU's 315 billion euro fund at an EU-China summit on June 29, part of Beijing's efforts to become a more advanced economy and not just the world's factory floor.
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