Chinese President Xi Jinping and European leaders announced the two sides had completed investment-agreement negotiations last month. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping and European leaders announced the two sides had completed investment-agreement negotiations last month. Photo: Xinhua
Economy /  China Economy

EU-China investment treaty: top European negotiator Maria Martin-Prat defends forced-labour provisions amid criticism

  • Maria Martin-Prat, who led the European Union’s negotiations with China, said the EU is looking into autonomous measures to bolster forced-labour screenings
  • A European Commission representative also shoots down rumours that Huawei provisions were added to China deal after signing

Finbarr Bermingham
Finbarr Bermingham

Updated: 9:07am, 28 Jan, 2021

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and European leaders announced the two sides had completed investment-agreement negotiations last month. Photo: Xinhua
Chinese President Xi Jinping and European leaders announced the two sides had completed investment-agreement negotiations last month. Photo: Xinhua
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