The future of a major industrial investment in Torsboda, Sweden, hangs in the balance as the Chinese company PTL awaits the final decision from the Swedish security review authority.

PTL plans to invest 13 billion SEK in a new factory, potentially creating nearly 2,000 jobs in the region.

However, the project must first meet specific conditions set by the security review, which are currently undisclosed.

While a preliminary positive response has been received, the final approval is pending.

The scrutiny is part of a broader security concern, as China is considered a significant security threat by Swedish authorities.

Despite these challenges, local officials remain optimistic about the project's potential economic benefits.

PTL is actively working to comply with the review's requirements, aiming to secure the green light for this significant industrial endeavor.