China-EU Bilateral Investment Treaty

The now-frozen trade deal with the EU shows China can be willing to push the boundaries of reform into areas that might surprise observers.

A look at the remaining process for the CAI and the crucial role of the European Parliament, which could still vote the deal down.

Civil society organizations and members of the European Parliament alike are objecting to the deal amid China's continuing crackdowns in Xinjiang and Hong Kong.

Insights from Alexander Vuving.

The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment is a win for China, and a blow to transatlantic relations.

The China-EU relationship has changed. Will the CAI spark a new era of Chinese diplomacy on the continent?

Despite official optimism over a trade deal, tensions continue to simmer at the people-to-people level.

The meeting highlighted continuing areas of friction between China and Europe, especially on market access and human rights.

The last policy paper was issued just four years before. What changed?

China and Europe have converging interests in upholding the legitimacy of international trade.

Struggling to reconcile stark differences, the Commission’s push to level the playing field is unlikely to make a dent.