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 4 min 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. Advertising Read more
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.
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