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"Mr President, I would like to thank the rapporteur. I fully support the initiative undertaken by the Commission to secure better investment rules and relations between the EU and China.
However, my support depends on the following conditions: the securing of appropriate market access for EU investment in China – and we have heard about that from Mr Rinaldi – and the establishment of appropriate rules to attract support and Chinese investment into the European Union. I think it is important to note that, while caution felt towards China can be justified, we must stop seeing China purely as a threat to our growth and recognise the opportunities that a strong China-EU relationship can bring.
This is particularly true when it comes to fostering new partnerships in the development of new-generation energy, technology, etc. I know, Commissioner, we have had our disagreements about Huawei, but it is a company which has invested tremendously in Europe, and I see that as a huge opportunity for the European Union.
Discrimination in trade practices should not be tolerated, and should not give rise to a tit-for-tat mentality that simply leads to greater imbalances. A shift away from openness will hinder the development of any mutually beneficial relationships and, as you know, Commissioner, as a believer in the free market, I believe openness should underpin all trade agreements.
I hope that more open, transparent trade relations will develop, and that these will lead to a greater respect for the rule of law, especially in the field of international trade. Commissioner, the Commission is the Guardian of the Treaty. It is in your power to propose regulations to stop or control dumping, to control standards and quality.
Mr Winkler mentioned something very important, a great problem for us: the situation of counterfeiting. We have a piece of legislation coming up, ACTA, which will help, and you have my full support in your position on that. I know it is difficult but let us hope that we can stop counterfeiting. It is very important."@en1
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