The attempt by China's Three Gorges to take control of Portugal's energy group, Energias de Portugal, highlights Beijing's accelerating campaign to invest in Europe -- and a growing push from the European Union to hold back the financial onslaught.
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Europe must resist the lure of Chinese money
EU needs tough rules to scrutinize inward investment and ensure countries comply
The Energias de Portugal example shows Chinese companies' seriousness in buying critical infrastructure and a need for Europe to deal with it.
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