European Parliament
Zigmantas Balčytis  (S&D ),
in writing.
(LT)
I voted in favour of this report. The principle of reciprocity must be applied to the EU’s common trade policy with China in order to restore fair competition and pursue partnership. I welcome calls for the Commission to cooperate with the Chinese Government in order to eliminate obstacles so that the Chinese economy fulfils the criteria of a market economy as defined by the WTO. The Chinese Government must find means of overcoming the barriers faced by foreign companies trying to enter its markets, and of guaranteeing fair competition, mutual market access and clear market regulations, especially on foreign direct investment and on the protection of intellectual property rights.

