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China rescinds penalties against EU legislators

China rescinded sanctions on the Human Rights Subcommittee and multiple MEPs, a move that was initially imposed four years prior, as reported by the European Parliament.

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China rescinds penalties against EU legislators

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Chinatown: Dialogue Resumes After Lifting of Four-Year-Old Sanctions Against EU

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Lifted Sanctions Revive Dialogue

After nearly four years, China has decided to scrap sanctions that were imposed on the Subcommittee on Human Rights and several MEPs. This move has opened up an opportunity for normal communication between China and the Parliament once again.

The previously implemented penalties, placed in 2021, were a response to the EU's sanctions targeting China's oppression of the Muslim Uighur minority in Xinjiang. According to Chinese reports, during these years, the affected MEPs and their families were barred from entering mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau, and were also prohibited from conducting business with China. Any associated companies and institutions were subject to the same restrictions.

This action led to the temporary halt of the EU-China investment agreement's finalization process. The future of the agreement now hangs in the balance following the lifting of the sanctions.

EU: A Dance of Complexity with China

Roberta Metsola, the EU Parliament's President, described the relationship with China as "complex and multifaceted." However, the most effective solution, according to her, is openness and dialogue.

The statement further highlighted that the Conference of Presidents of the political groups in the Parliament reaffirmed that the lifting of the sanctions did not imply a disregard for the ongoing challenges in the EU-China relationship. The European Parliment will continue to be a stalwart advocate for human rights and fundamental values around the world.

China: Blossoming Relations with EU

The Chinese Foreign Ministry initially remained tight-lipped about lifting the sanctions on Wednesday. Later, spokesman Guo Jiakun in Beijing announced that the relations between China and the EU were experiencing steady growth, just hours before the official announcement from the European Parliament. Together, they agreed to maintain the integrity of the multilateral trading system in the current circumstances.

Guo emphasized that Beijing hoped to deepen the exchange between China and the European Parliament. He encouraged MEPs to visit China for a closer understanding of the country's situation.

Sanctions Remain Intact

Concurrently, it was underlined in Brussels that EU sanctions imposed due to human rights violations in China remain in effect. These sanctions entail the freezing of assets of the affected parties and the prohibition of any economic aid. Their entry into the EU is also prohibited. Among those affected, one finds the Office for Public Security of Xinjiang and representatives of the Party Committee of the Uighur Autonomous Region Xinjiang.

China affirms that it does not restrict the freedoms of minorities, including the Muslim Uighurs.

  1. The lifting of sanctions on the European Union by China has led to a resumption of dialogues, potentially paving the way for normal communication and perhaps future agreements.
  2. The European Union continues to grapple with the complex multi-dimensional relations with China, acknowledging that openness and dialogue are the most effective solutions.
  3. Beijing expressed optimism about the blossoming relationship with the EU, stating that relations are growing steadily and that they hope to foster deeper exchanges between the two parties.
  4. Despite the lifting of sanctions between China and the EU, the EU maintains existing sanctions imposed due to human rights violations in China, restricting the affected parties' assets, economic aid, and entry into the EU.
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  7. The world of politics and general news remains a dynamic and unpredictable landscape, encompassing issues such as crime-and-justice, migration, and AI-powered surveillance, all integral parts of policy-and-legislation and shaping the course of the future.
China rescinds penalties against the Human Rights Subcommittee and multiple MEPs, as announced by the European Parliament, after a four-year imposition.

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