Fake Success: The Conclusion of the EU-China Investment Agreement Negotiations
Fake Success: The Conclusion of the EU-China Investment Agreement Negotiations

Author(s): Marcin Przychodniak
Subject(s): Politics, Supranational / Global Economy, Economic policy, International relations/trade, Transport / Logistics
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: EU; China; economic policy; Investment Agreement; CAI;
Summary/Abstract: The EU-China Comprehensive Investment Agreement (CAI), which was concluded in principle on 30 December 2020, will not significantly improve the situation of EU companies in China. The market opening announced by China is far from reciprocal and the provisions of the agreement are devoid of effective verification mechanisms. Possible ratification of the agreement, however, will limit the effectiveness of the EU in competing with China and will hamper cooperation with the U.S. in this regard. The benefits for Polish companies from CAI will be limited, also in the context of their participation in global supply chains.

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