EU-China Investment Deal in Freeze Mode, But European Union Can’t Afford to Stand on Fence Anymore
3 years, 7 months ago

EU-China Investment Deal in Freeze Mode, But European Union Can’t Afford to Stand on Fence Anymore

News 18  

As predicted four months ago, the EU-China investment deal was dead on arrival. In other words, in case Washington and Beijing sign another deal and the chessboard of international engagements changes once again, will the EU follow the US’s lead? It is also important because this rejection of the China deal rides a strong fine print—the counter sanctions by Beijing on “several European individuals and entities, including five MEPs,” which in turn is being packaged as “an attack on fundamental freedoms.” The announcement says the CAI or any other agreement with China will not move forward while the sanctions are in place. India is the EU’s third-largest trading partner; the EU is India’s second-largest export destination; the total India-EU trade in goods and services stands at US $115 billion. Of course, the EU can equally go back and say it was wrong, it can embrace authoritarianism, it can learn from China and asphyxiate democracy and freedoms, it can copy-paste China’s National Intelligence Law and turn every entity and resident into a spy, it can attempt—and fail—to grab territories.

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China-EU confrontation hype adds complexity to trade ties
1 month, 2 weeks ago

China-EU confrontation hype adds complexity to trade ties

China Daily  

Hundreds of vehicles manufactured by Chery line up at a port of Wuhu, Anhui province, on March 10, awaiting export. Global Times-At a juncture when China-EU trade relations are facing challenges, the latest remarks from the EU's trade chief-in-waiting apparently add uncertainty and complexity into the future of China-EU economic and trade relations. During a three-hour confirmation hearing by members …

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties

China Daily  

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China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties

China Daily  

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China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties
11 months, 4 weeks ago

China, EU make strides toward strengthening ties

China Daily  

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EU's 'de-risking' bears hallmarks of 'decoupling'
1 year, 4 months ago

EU's 'de-risking' bears hallmarks of 'decoupling'

China Daily  

LUO JIE/CHINA DAILY Although the United States actively promotes a "de-risking" policy in relation to China, it was the European Union that first put forward the concept against the backdrop of the Ukraine crisis with the aim of ending its reliance on Russia for oil and natural gas, as well as to provide itself with a cushion zone to shun …

EU unveils plan to protect economies from rivals. China is a focus, but is not named in the proposal
1 year, 6 months ago

EU unveils plan to protect economies from rivals. China is a focus, but is not named in the proposal

Associated Press  

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What's next for China's relationship with EU?
2 years ago

What's next for China's relationship with EU?

China Daily  

The recent visits of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and European Council President Charles Michel to China highlight the importance of China-European Union relations. The Friends of Europe's event, the "Europe-China Forum — tackling increasing global challenges: prioritizing constructive cooperation", was attended among others by officials of China's Mission to the EU, the European External Action Service, the European Commission, the …

EU-China ties acquire a new dimension
2 years, 8 months ago

EU-China ties acquire a new dimension

China Daily  

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021. Having previously enjoyed good relations with booming trade and economic exchanges, China and the EU might want to work on issues of common interest, in order to resolve the existing differences and disparities. With economic globalization facing many challenges, including unilateralism and trade protectionism, international …

EU-China ties acquire a new dimension
2 years, 8 months ago

EU-China ties acquire a new dimension

China Daily  

European Union flags flutter outside the European Commission headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, March 24, 2021. Having previously enjoyed good relations with booming trade and economic exchanges, China and the EU might want to work on issues of common interest, in order to resolve the existing differences and disparities. With economic globalization facing many challenges, including unilateralism and trade protectionism, international …

In China-Lithuania Row, Will the EU Stay on the Sidelines?
2 years, 10 months ago

In China-Lithuania Row, Will the EU Stay on the Sidelines?

The Diplomat  

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China may have doomed its trade deal with the EU
3 years, 9 months ago

China may have doomed its trade deal with the EU

CNN  

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Xinjiang official criticizes EU move
3 years, 9 months ago

Xinjiang official criticizes EU move

China Daily  

A woman works at a factory in Kashgar, Northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. Xu made the remarks in response to media reports citing diplomats as saying that EU ambassadors agreed on Wednesday on a package of sanctions on four Chinese individuals and one entity over so-called human rights violations targeting the minority Uygur Muslim population. "I want to make …

EU barking up the wrong tree: China Daily editorial
3 years, 9 months ago

EU barking up the wrong tree: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

It is reported that the European Union is considering imposing sanctions against Chinese officials for so-called human rights abuses in China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. It is always puzzling how willing politicians in Western countries are to accept whatever those who hate China say. If politicians in the EU or the United States are willing to know about how China …

Critics of China-EU investment deal should drop bias
3 years, 11 months ago

Critics of China-EU investment deal should drop bias

China Daily  

MA XUEJING/CHINA DAILY Officials and business leaders I have met in Brussels over the past two years have often complained about the slow pace of the negotiations on the China-EU Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Deputy National Security Advisor Matt Pottinger and national security advisor-designate of the incoming US administration Jake Sullivan showed no respect …

EU, China sign investment deal 7 years in the making
3 years, 11 months ago

EU, China sign investment deal 7 years in the making

Al Jazeera  

The investment deal will help redress what Europe sees as unbalanced economic ties. The European Union and China agreed on Wednesday to an investment deal that will give European companies greater access to Chinese markets and help redress what Europe sees as unbalanced economic ties. China’s President Xi Jinping said on Wednesday the investment deal will offer bigger markets and …

A transatlantic alliance against China won't serve any purpose
4 years ago

A transatlantic alliance against China won't serve any purpose

China Daily  

It was disturbing to read a Politico article on Monday that said the European Union has proposed teaming up with incoming US president Joe Biden to squeeze China out of the global technology trade. The article said that's the goal of the proposed EU-US Trade and Technology Council, a transatlantic entity suggested in a European Commission paper to be submitted …

A transatlantic alliance against China won't serve any purpose
4 years ago

A transatlantic alliance against China won't serve any purpose

China Daily  

It was disturbing to read a Politico article on Monday that said the European Union has proposed teaming up with incoming US president Joe Biden to squeeze China out of the global technology trade. The article said that's the goal of the proposed EU-US Trade and Technology Council, a transatlantic entity suggested in a European Commission paper to be submitted …

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