Friday, May 21, 2021

#EU: European Parliament "Freezes" China Investment Deal Over Sanctions

[world politics news]


The European parliament has voted overwhelmingly to “freeze” any consideration of a massive investment deal with China, following recent tit-for-tat sanctions over Beijing’s treatment of its Uyghur population in Xinjiang province.

According to the resolution, the parliament, which must ratify the deal, “demands that China lift the sanctions before parliament can deal with the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI)”.

[FULL STORY HERE]

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