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SCMP Economy Series

China-EU investment talks

We analyse the potential for an EU-China investment treaty, focusing on negotiating positions, sticking points and geopolitical tensions.

Updated: 08 Sep, 2020
China-EU investment talks
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Europeans bemoan ‘promise fatigue’ in faltering China-EU investment talks

EU-China investment talks are entering a critical stage, as expectations of a breakthrough in Brussels fade following seven years of promises from Beijing to open up its economy.

23 Jul, 2020
The clock is ticking on EU-China investment talks, which after seven years have yielded little progress as both sides are still far apart on key issues. Illustration: Perry Tse
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Can EU-China trade ties outlast Angela Merkel?

When Germany’s chancellor Angela Merkel came to power 15 years ago, EU-China officials talked of a bountiful future, but the relationship has soured.

25 Jul, 2020
German Chancellor Angela Merkel, seen here shaking hands with President Xi Jinping in 2018, has made 12 trips to China and been a dependable ally of Beijing. Illustration: Perry Tse
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Huawei and Hong Kong cast shadows over Britain’s trade future with China

Upon exiting the European Union, Prime Minister Boris Johnson shared a vision of a free-trading ‘Global Britain’, but already trade ties with China are wearing thin.

27 Jul, 2020
Bilateral trade between Britain and China exceeded US$102.5 billion last year. Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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