China's CRRC drops bid for Lisbon metro deal as EU finds 'billions' in subsidies

Chinese railway giant CRRC withdrew from a Lisbon metro bid after the EU found 'billions' in subsidies distorting competition.

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This decision reflects increased European Union vigilance against Chinese strategic acquisitions and market distortions.

The incident demonstrates tensions between market access and protection of European industrial autonomy.

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