China Forced Tech Transfer Still A Problem, EU Firms Say

23 May 2019

One in five European pharma companies and medical devices makers has been forced to transfer technologies in China, a fact which is “highly concerning” says the latest business survey report from an EU trade group in the country.

Forced Tech Transfer Are Rising In China, Says EUCCC VP Charlotte Roule — Forced Tech Transfer In China Pharma and Medical Device Sectors Rising, EU Group Warns • Source: EUCCC

The unwilling or compelled transfer of technology in China is increasing notably, particularly in R&D-heavy sectors such as oil and chemicals, pharmaceuticals, medical devices and the auto industry, which is a highly concerning trend, says the EU Chamber of Commerce In China (EUCCC).

Overall, one in five companies or 20% of the members of the chamber, a major foreign trade group, felt pressured...