Germany to tighten Chinese investment screening

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The German government approved COSCO Shipping's purchase of a stake in a Hamburg port terminal earlier this year, a deal that was opposed by many politicians. (Photo by Jens Kastner)

JENS KASTNER, Contributing writer

HAMBURG, Germany -- The German government said this week it is tightening its investment screening regulations, a move aimed at keeping Chinese entities out of industries Berlin considers to be crucial to its national interests beyond critical infrastructure.

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