December 2, 2025|
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|2 days agoSwitzerland Finalizes New Foreign Investment Controls Amid China Concerns
Swiss lawmakers have agreed on legislation to control foreign investments, particularly from China, aiming to prevent takeovers that could jeopardize public order or security. The law was prompted by concerns following the acquisition of agrochemical giant Syngenta by a state-owned Chinese company.
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- Swiss lawmakers in both parliamentary chambers have agreed on the final wording of a new law to control foreign investments.
- The legislation is often referred to as 'Lex China', indicating its primary focus on investments from China.
- The law is designed to prevent foreign takeovers that could jeopardize Switzerland's public order or security.
- The catalyst for this legislation was the takeover of the Swiss agrochemical company Syngenta by ChemChina, a state-owned Chinese enterprise.
By The Numbers
$43 billion
Value of Syngenta's acquisition by ChemChina
They Said
"This law is a targeted instrument, not a barrier. It allows us to protect our fundamental security interests while remaining an open and attractive location for foreign investment."