China is set to lift sanctions on several European lawmakers, aiming to revive an investment deal with the EU after losing significant access to the US market due to tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency. The sanctions were originally implemented in 2021 following EU actions against China over human rights violations in Xinjiang, which halted ratification of the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). Despite hopes for improved trade ties, EU officials express skepticism about a meaningful rapprochement, noting that the CAI may be outdated and that China faces increasing pressure for market openness.
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