<div id="readability-page-1" class="page"><p>Shares in Chinese e-commerce group JD.com (JD) dropped today on reports that the EU is set to launch a probe into its bid for German electronics retailer Ceconomy.</p><h3>Memorial Day Sale – Claim 70% Off TipRanks</h3><ul><li>Unlock trusted, data-backed investing tools with TipRanks Premium, from analyst ratings and forecasts to breaking news and portfolio analysis.  </li><li>Discover high-conviction stock picks and new investing opportunities with the TipRanks Smart Investor Newsletter </li></ul> <h2><strong>EU Getting Tough With China</strong></h2> <p>According to a report in the <em>Financial Times</em>, the in-depth foreign subsidies investigation into the bid is the latest sign that Europe is getting more aggressive with the Chinese authorities in Beijing.</p> <p>The decision, which the FT said was expected to be announced later this week, would be the first time a Chinese takeover has been the target of a detailed probe under the EU's foreign subsidies rules and comes ahead of a debate among commissioners on the bloc's stance towards China.</p> <h2><strong>Data Security Concerns</strong></h2> <p>The proposed deal is worth about €2.2 billion and would give JD.com control of chains including MediaMarkt and Saturn across Europe. However, EU officials are concerned about supply chain and data-security implications and Chinese state influence over critical sectors in its economy.</p> <p>JD.com has set out a strategy to expand internationally partly because of increased competition in its domestic market. </p> <h2><strong>What are the Best Chinese Stocks to Buy Now?</strong></h2> <p>We have rounded up the best Chinese stocks to buy now using our TipRanks comparison tool. As can be seen below, Bilibili (BILI) has the best upside of 72.60%.</p> </div>

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<p>JD.com shares fell as the EU plans to investigate its €2.2 billion bid for Ceconomy, citing concerns over foreign subsidies and data security. This marks a significant move by the EU against Chinese acquisitions, reflecting growing scrutiny of China's influence in critical sectors. The decision is expected to be announced soon, coinciding with discussions on the EU's approach to China.</p>

- Shares in JD.com fell amid reports of an impending EU investigation into its €2.2 billion bid for Ceconomy.  
- This marks the first detailed probe under the EU's foreign subsidies rules, signaling a tougher stance on Chinese acquisitions due to concerns over data security and state influence.  
- The investigation coincides with growing EU debates on its approach toward China, as JD.com seeks international expansion in response to domestic market competition.

JD.com Stock (JD) Plunges as EU Threatens to Get Tough on €2.2B Ceconomy Deal