The Importance of the EU, China Investment Deal

The video discusses the significance of a new investment treaty for European businesses, highlighting the sectors that will benefit, such as services. It addresses the treaty's shortcomings, including the negative list and sustainability issues, and the challenges of passing it through the European Parliament. Human rights concerns in China are also discussed, along with the strategic decision not to wait for the Biden administration. The video concludes with a look at future EU-China relations and the implications of China's national security law.

What role did Angela Merkel play in the EU-China investment treaty?

• She was not involved.

• She initiated the negotiations.

• She opposed the treaty.

• She threatened to walk away if not concluded.

Which sector is expected to benefit the most from the EU-China investment treaty?

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

• Service sector

What is a major shortcoming of the EU-China investment treaty?

• Exclusion of manufacturing sector

• No involvement of European Parliament

• Lack of a positive list

• Presence of a negative list

What is a significant concern for the European Parliament regarding the treaty?

• Environmental regulations

• Trade balance

• Human rights issues

• Economic impact

How does the EU-China investment treaty compare to the US-China Phase One deal?

• It focuses more on agriculture.

• It is less comprehensive.

• It has more language on forced labor.

• It excludes technology sectors.

What was the response of the incoming Biden administration to the EU-China treaty?

• They suggested waiting for a coordinated approach.

• They supported it.

• They were unaware of it.

• They immediately opposed it.

What is the potential impact of China's National Security Review law on foreign investment?

• It encourages more foreign investment.

• It may lead to further restrictions.

• It simplifies investment procedures.

• It has no impact.