Harvard's Gorana Grgic on the EU-China Relationship

The transcript discusses China's Belt and Road initiative and its impact on EU-China relations. It highlights the EU's cautious approach to China, avoiding tariffs while implementing investment screening. The text also explores the diverse European perspectives on China, particularly regarding debt diplomacy. The importance of joint statements in negotiations is examined, along with the potential implications of US-China trade talks on EU-China relations.

What was the EU's approach towards China in terms of trade relations?

• Signing a free trade agreement

• Preferring measures short of a trade war

• Imposing heavy tariffs

• Completely banning Chinese investments

What is the EU's investment screening mechanism intended to do?

• Ban all foreign investments

• Encourage more Chinese investments

• Screen and regulate foreign investments

• Promote EU investments in China

What is the 16+1 summit primarily about?

• A summit involving China and several European countries

• A trade agreement between the US and China

• A conference on global climate change

• A meeting of EU member states

Why might the upcoming EU-China summit not result in a joint statement?

• Focus on environmental issues

• Complete agreement on all topics

• Differences and gaps between the two parties

• Lack of significant issues to discuss

What is a potential outcome if the EU and China cannot agree on a joint statement?

• Immediate resolution of all issues

• A major breakthrough in relations

• A clear signal of ongoing differences

• A new trade agreement

What is the EU's concern regarding a potential US-China trade deal?

• It might exclude American businesses

• It might leave the EU at a disadvantage

• It could lead to a global recession

• It could benefit only European businesses

What is the EU hoping to achieve in its trade negotiations with China?

• A deal that benefits only the EU

• A level playing field for all accessing the Chinese market

• Exclusive access to Chinese technology

• A complete ban on Chinese imports