Nov 17, 2016 02:01 PM

BUSINESS

German Envoy Says Review of Aixtron Deal a 'Rare Move'

By Chen Qin and Coco Feng

Photo: Caixin

Photo: Caixin

(Beijing) — The German Economics Ministry's decision to review a proposed Chinese takeover of chip-equipment maker Aixtron SE was driven by national security concerns, the German ambassador to China said.

Michael Clauss made the comments in an interview with Caixin amid fears that Berlin might be squeezing Chinese investors' access to its high-tech industries.

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