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The Evolving Landscape of EU-China Relations and Global Trade

by Geraldine S.
01/10/2021
in Global Trade, International Relations, Trade Agreements

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The recent agreement between the European Union and China marks a significant development in global geopolitics, particularly in the context of ongoing global challenges such as the COVID-19 pandemic and shifting international relations. The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI), finalized on December 30, 2020, between China and the EU, signifies a major step in economic relations. The deal was reached after seven years of negotiations and was confirmed during a conference call involving Chinese President Xi Jinping, President of the European Commission Ursula Von Der Leyen, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and President of the European Council Charles Michel.

The CAI aims to balance trade between Europe and China, which has historically been skewed in China’s favor. Under this agreement, China will open up many sectors to European investment, notably in manufacturing and services. This includes the automotive sector, especially electric vehicles, chemical products, telecommunications materials, new generation health devices, cloud services, financial services, private healthcare, and air and maritime transport services. The agreement promises non-discriminatory treatment for European investors and companies, leveling the playing field with Chinese firms, including state-owned enterprises. Moreover, the CAI includes commitments to align standards in labor and environmental protection, aligning China closer to European standards.

This includes adherence to the Paris Climate Agreements and the European Convention on Labour Organization, signaling China’s intent to improve its labor and environmental practices. This deal follows closely after the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a significant agreement signed by China with ASEAN countries, Japan, South Korea, Australia, and New Zealand. The RCEP, touted as the world’s largest trade and investment bloc, effectively forms a major Asian free trade area, encompassing a significant portion of the world’s population, GDP, and trade. These developments, particularly the CAI, signify a pivotal moment in China’s relations with the rest of the world, potentially altering global trade dynamics. While the United States, under the Trump administration, had adopted a more confrontational trade policy with China, the recent agreements show China’s increasing integration into the global economy.

The RCEP and CAI agreements suggest a shift in global economic centers, with potential long-term implications for international trade and diplomacy. The CAI, in particular, establishes a new channel of trade and economic cooperation between Europe and China, symbolizing a “new Silk Road.” This agreement could pave the way for increased economic exchange and cooperation, possibly influencing future geopolitical alignments. However, it also raises questions about the evolving role and influence of the United States in global affairs, particularly in the context of recent domestic challenges and changes in foreign policy direction.

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