EU tells Xi Jinping that China must show investment deal worthwhile

The European side said Beijing must follow up recent offers to pursue fairer economic policies with more concessions in order for an investment deal to be achieved by year-end

The European Union stepped up demands on China to open its market further to foreign investors, seeking to keep alive a goal for a far-reaching agreement this year even as disagreements over human right issues could fuel uncertainty.
 

Following a video conference that brought together German Chancellor Angela Merkel, EU summit chair Charles Michel, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the bloc’s representatives said the ball is in China’s court to meet a 2020 target date for sealing the long-sought investment deal.
 

The European side said Beijing must follow up recent offers to pursue