Brussels is poised to reveal the full details of its controversial market-access deal with China, as it seeks to build a case for an accord that has come under attack because of Beijing’s human rights record.
Business has been waiting eagerly to know what precisely the agreement — struck at the end of 2020 — offers to EU companies operating in the Chinese market. Brussels sees it as a breakthrough that “will give European businesses a major boost” and put them on a level playing field with US rivals.
It will remove some barriers to EU companies hoping to invest in China. Industries where Brussels has secured improved terms of access include the automotive sector, private healthcare, cloud computing and ancillary services for air transport.