China Lifts Sanctions Against EU Parliament Members
China has informed the EU that it has lifted sanctions against certain European Parliament lawmakers, the Parliament said April 30. The sanctions, imposed by Beijing in March 2021, targeted five Parliament members and the body’s Subcommittee on Human Rights. Roberta Metsola, Parliament president, said EU committees “must be able to discuss European interests with their Chinese counterparts without fear of repercussions,” adding that the best way to approach China is “through engagement and dialogue.”
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A Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesperson said talks between Chinese and European legislative bodies is “an integral part of China-EU relations.” Beijing hopes the “two sides can work together in the same direction and enhance exchanges,” the spokesperson said during a regular press conference on April 30 in Beijing. “Members of the European Parliament are welcome to visit China.”