הפרלמנט האירופי הצביע בעד הקשחת מדיניות הסחר עם סין

The European Parliament today voted in support of a resolution to toughen up on China. The bloc is now bracing for a confrontation with Beijing over a trade deficit of 1 billion euros every day. For too long, we have opened our market without getting the same access in China. For too long, we have accepted unfair competition while European companies paid the price. And for too long, we have watched China test the limits of international law. Tomorrow, this parliament can send a clear message. No more dumping, no more spying, and fair competition. European lawmakers cited concerns over unfair economic practices by Beijing and China's stance on Russia's war against Ukraine. They also mentioned reports that the Chinese military has allegedly trained Russian soldiers for deployment in Ukraine. Regarding trade, the parliament is calling for reciprocity and a level playing field, saying that the EU should consider measures if China does not open its market further. The vote comes ahead of the Trade Commissioner's trip to Beijing. He will meet China's Commerce Minister Wang Wentao. The two will discuss trade imbalances and restrictions on rare earths and other critical minerals.