#94 The G|O Briefing, April 21, 2022
China ratifies conventions against forced labor – The war continues to disrupt the WTO’s deliberations
CAI
An EU-China deal for a bygone era
Wendy Cutler | After four years of Donald Trump’s “America First” agenda, the European Union could be forgiven for attempting to go it alone. But, if history is any guide, no single economy can compel China to change its most problematic behaviors.
The Limits of the EU-China Investment Agreement
Daniel Gross | During the last days of 2020, the EU and China finalized a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment. In the weeks since, the CAI has attracted a lot of Western commentary – much of it damning. It seems that critics may be overstating its importance.
EU-China Investment Agreement draws pushback over ILO standards and Human Rights concerns
Concerns about the CAI agreement but the accord could mean solid gains for EU companies doing business in China.