HORSENS, Denmark (Reuters) -The European Union is looking into setting pre-conditions for Chinese companies investing in Europe, including transfers of technology and know-how, the EU trade chief and Denmark’s foreign minister said on Tuesday.

EU ministers discussed the bloc’s economic security during a meeting hosted by Denmark, now holding the rotating presidency, ahead of a comprehensive paper the European Commission is set to present on the topic by the end of the year.

Danish Foreign Minister Lars Rasmussen told a news conference that many in Europe thought that, by playing by the rules, they could emerge as winners. He said the EU should take some inspiration from the U.S. and China in setting conditions.

“If we invite Chinese investments to Europe, it must come with the precondit

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