IFLR – Chinese Outbound Investment Guide | France remains a top destination for Chinese Investors in Europe

16 June 2025

IFLR – Chinese Outbound Investment Guide | France remains a top destination for Chinese Investors in Europe

Despite global uncertainty, France continues to lead Europe in foreign direct investment FDI and remains a strategic entry point for Chinese investors.

• Ranked #1 in Europe for number of FDI projects (EY 2025 Attractiveness Survey)
• Competitive corporate tax rate (25%), reformed labor laws, and world-class infrastructure
• Over 900 Chinese subsidiaries established in France, employing more than 50,000 people
• Shift toward strategic sectors such as technology, electric vehicles, and battery production.

Chinese investment in France is evolving – from luxury and tourism to tech-driven joint ventures in key industries. The country’s central location, skilled workforce, and stable legal framework make it an ideal platform for accessing the wider European market.

At LPA Law, we support Chinese and French companies on cross-border M&A, joint ventures, foreign investment control, and regulatory matters. With teams in Paris (China Desk), Shanghai, and Hong Kong, we help bridge legal, cultural, and economic differences.

To read the latest article by Raphael Chantelot, Ran Hu, Hubert Bazin, Marco Plankensteiner, Fanny Nguyen, and Nicolas Vanderchmitt, partners at LPA Law, published in the IFLR China Outbound Investment Guid, click here.