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German China research must not isolate itself
Why Western researchers should definitely continue to travel to China: Only direct exchange with scholars on the ground can provide a complete picture of this complex and diverse society. continue reading →
EU must justify itself: How did the sentence on foundations get into the CAI?
The Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI) contains a single sentence with impact: The wording that Beijing has the possibility of having a say in the appointment of leaders of foreign foundations and non-profit organizations in the future. This sentence continues to cause lasting uncertainty. EU circles are trying to calm things down, but at the same time, they are making it clear that the passage has been agreed upon and that there will be no further negotiations. How the paragraph found its way into the agreement remains vague. Meanwhile, the European Parliament is preparing to formally postpone the agreement. continue reading →
Renewed debate about handling foundations
A section of the EU-China Investment Agreement (CAI) on how to deal with foreign foundations and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) has caused renewed uncertainty. Reinhard Buetikofer (Greens), MEP and Chairman of the China delegation, warned that the paragraph stipulating the appointment of Chinese leaders to foreign foundations and NGOs operating in China would “de facto amount […] continue reading →
EU circles: NGOs were not negotiated at CAI
A controversial paragraph in the investment agreement between the EU and China (CAI) on the treatment of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) was introduced unilaterally by the Chinese side, according to EU sources. The relevant paragraph in the CAI annexes was not discussed during the negotiations, sources from the EU Commission told China.Table. The passage is a […] continue reading →
Foundations and NGOs: concern about CAI sales
In the annexes to the investment agreement between the EU and China, there is also a paragraph dealing with NGOs in the People's Republic. The fact that such a passage can be found in the CAI comes as a surprise to politicians and those affected. Not only is it similar to the already strict NGO law of 2017, but China also reserves the right to fill leading positions with Chinese. There is also criticism of the fact that foreign investment for non-profit projects in China is still prohibited. For more on the impact of the agreement on German and European market participants, see our China.Table analyses on the CAI. continue reading →