Paving a new path with more bold moves

Trade | Michal Krol

Although trade and investment ties between China and the European Union have grown in recent times, they have also been marred by friction and disputes.

In the absence of other effective vehicles to improve policy exchanges between the two sides, an investment agreement seems to be the best option for the EU to gain more market access in China and reduce the simmering tensions between the two sides. China also stands to gain from such an investment agreement because it contains provisions for market access and protection for both sides.