'The bloc signed a deal with India on May 8 to increase cooperation on funding infrastructure. It is also engaged in discussions with the United States ahead of a G7 summit in June about how to form an alternative to Beijing's massive infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative.''The resolution on freezing the investment deal comes as many member states -- and the EU as a whole -- begin to adjust their policies toward China.
In a move largely aimed at China, the European Commission proposed rules on May 5 to restrain companies that benefit from foreign subsidies to buy EU businesses or take part in public tenders.
The bloc signed a deal with India on May 8 to increase cooperation on funding infrastructure. It is also engaged in discussions with the United States ahead of a G7 summit in June about how to form an alternative to Beijing's massive infrastructure project, the Belt and Road Initiative.
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Forecasts suggest a coalition between Annalena Baerbock's Greens and Armin Laschet's Christian Democratic Union is the most likely outcome. The latest polls, however, show Baerbock, who has criticized China during her campaign and slammed Merkel's approach, in the lead to become chancellor. That signals a potential shift on foreign policy that could ripple out across the bloc.
In Hungary, where Prime Minister Viktor Orban maintains close relations with Beijing, the construction of a controversial Chinese university has become a growing political issue in Budapest. At issue is the use of public funds by Orban's government and land previously allotted for affordable student housing.'
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Europe Signals Harder Line On Beijing With Frozen EU-China Trade Deal, May 21, 2021
Context'..human rights abuses in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).'(Like the Third Reich) - '..we are in a moment right now .. right before the Berlin Olympics in 1936. The Beijing Olympics are approaching..'(U.S.-China trade war) '..in the long-run...the U.S. will be better off.' - A. Gary Shilling(2021-2030) - EU Action Plan: “Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil”(IEA)(EU)(2021-2030) - '..net-zero emissions..' - 'Towards Zero Pollution for Air, Water and Soil'