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The CAI is expected to replace the existing bilateral investment
treaties ( BITs ) between China and EU Member States. It
is intended to go far beyond investment protection to also cover
market access, investment-related sustainable development, and
level playing field issues. Both sides are now working towards
finalising the text of the agreement.
Preliminary information indicates that China has committed to a
greater level of market access and fair treatment for EU investors.
In brief, the CAI is expected to:
Strengthen market access for European companies in the
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On 30 December 2020, the EU and China concluded in principle the negotiations for a wide-ranging investment treaty, the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment ( CAI ), after seven years of discussions.
The CAI is expected to replace the existing bilateral investment treaties ( BITs ) between China and EU Member States. It is intended to go far beyond investment protection to also cover market access, investment-related sustainable development, and level playing field issues. Both sides are now working towards finalising the text of the agreement.
Preliminary information indicates that China has committed to a greater level of market access and fair treatment for EU investors. In brief, the CAI is expected to: