European Parliament votes to freeze EU-China investment deal
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20/05/2021 - 18:00
One of the buildings of the European Parliament. On 20 May, members voted on a resolution regarding Chinese sanctions against MEP's. AFP - SEBASTIEN BOZON
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With an overwhelming majority, the European Parliament passed a motion recommending to formally freeze the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement for Investment (CAI).Tension has escalated since Brussels condemned China's human rights situation in Hong Kong and Xinjiang, resulting in tit-for-tat sanctions.
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The Parliament voted 599 in favor, 30 against and 58 absentions to postpone ratifying the CAI. Its resolution states that China's human rights record was "at its worst since the Tiananmen Square Massacre" and focused on violations in Hong Kong and Xinjiang.