US EditionChina to lift sanctions on EU Parliament members, official says
- China decided to lift sanctions imposed in 2021 on four current European Parliament members and its human rights subcommittee, as announced by European Parliament President Roberta Metsola on April 30, 2025.
- These sanctions were initially enacted in 2021 as a response to Western actions targeting Chinese authorities implicated in large-scale detention of Uyghur Muslims, which in turn prompted the European Parliament to suspend the ratification of the EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment.
- China aims to foster closer economic and political ties with Europe while avoiding damage from U.S. tariffs, and has called for strengthened legislative exchanges and more frequent visits by European Parliament members.
- Metsola emphasized that, as president, she is committed to guaranteeing that all members of the House are able to carry out their duties without any limitations, highlighting the importance of engagement and dialogue amid a complex China-EU relationship.
- The lifting of sanctions signals a possible thaw in China-EU relations that may revive stalled investment talks and reflects China's strategic effort to strengthen ties with Europe amid shifting geopolitical dynamics.
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