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Miriam M. Lexmann
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Miriam M. Lexmann
@MiriamMLex
I 💛 God, Freedom & Justice; Quaestor of the European Parliament. Member @EP_Trade; @EP_ForeignAff & @EPSocialAffairs
Joined February 2015
- Let’s try: - Market Distortion - Deliberate destruction of our industryI still fail to understand what this ”overcapacity” really means. The share of exports in the 🇪🇺 economy is actually larger than its share in the 🇨🇳 economy, although not by much. Overcapacity? Can anyone define the term in a way that makes sense? euobserver.com/220918/inconcl…
- To start with, we need to stop beating about the bush. We need to call spade a spade - that the PRC is the single biggest threat to our economic security. Only then it would be possible to formulate a coherent and meaningful policy to addressing its market distortion.Inconclusive – will EU leaders miss the chance to get tough on China? – EUobserver euobserver.com/220918/inconcl…
- Much welcomed news - strengthening partnerships with like-minded allies like South Korea is key to our economic security.We have signed a Digital Trade Agreement with the Republic of Korea 🇪🇺🇰🇷 It will make it easier for businesses to work across borders, with rules on things like electronic signatures, electronic contracts and e-invoicing. Get the facts🔗 link.europa.eu/w4B6h4 #EUTrade
- The people of Armenia have voted for a European future, bravely standing up to threats and intimidation to freely decide their own future. I whole-heartedly congratulate all Armenians. It is time to deepen the EU-Armenia partnership & set a new ambitious course.
- What is going on in Xinjiang is genocide. No amount of propaganda can hide the crimes against humanity committed on the Uyghur people by the CCP every day. We shouldn’t just be outraged, we ought to be holding those responsible to account!Reporting from the Financial Times on Xinjiang remains incredibly grim: * In some areas, 90% of children are taken from parents to be educated in boarding schools where they aren't allowed to speak Uyghur * Officials monitor who eats during Ramadan and report those who skip
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The impact of the Tiananmen Square massacre continues to be felt. This June 4th, we remember the victims and those who continue to suffer on their behalf. IPAC's tribute, with Arthur Liu, Claire Lai, and Christopher Mung #8964 六四天安門大屠殺的歷史傷痕至今未平。在這個 6 月 4
00:00 - I notice a lot of pro-CCP bots having much to say on X - a platform banned in the PRC. Even CCP bots have more rights than Chinese people within the PRC. That’s communism for you.
- I do not know what China phobia is. I don’t fear China. I fear our inability to grasp the full scale of the threat posed by the PRC to global peace & security, freedom & democracy, economic security, & to people’s very livelihoods.EU must not fall into ‘China phobia,’ warns leading MEP dlvr.it/TSrVWz
- Indeed. It’s not overcapacity. It’s market distortion, dumping, & a deliberate attempt by the Chinese to bury our industry & industrial capacity. That in itself isn’t ridiculous. They don’t hide their intention. On the othe hand, Europe dragging its feet on economic security is.I find the concept of “overcapacity” ridiculous. Does Germany have an overcapacity in cars? France one in wine? Sweden in heavy trucks? Italy in fashion? And don’t tell me that European food exports aren’t subsidized. euobserver.com/218003/china-t…
- We can no longer ignore Beijing’s dangerous behaviour undermining peace and security and flouting international norms. The interception and electronic jamming of the Dutch naval vessel De Reuyter is not accidental, but a deliberate attempt at intimidation.📢 "Beijing’s flouting of international shipping norms in pursuit of dubious claims to territorial sovereignty have escalated progressively, partly because they have been met with an inadequate response. This must stop." Our response to intimidation of 🇳🇱 vessel DE RUYTER 👇
- No surprises here: The CCP wants to further tighten its existing levers to pressure and coerce those not towing its line, shrouded in the economic security language of the EU. Let’s not fall for it. This is why de-risking is so hugely important.Notably, the regulation also outlines countermeasures targeting unfair foreign business practices. Should foreign entities or individuals undermine China’s sovereignty and development interests, arbitrarily cut business ties with Chinese firms or impose discriminatory
- Some in the Commission, and among the MS, want to have their cake and eat it. That’s fine while the cake lasts, but sooner or later it will run out - as will time to save our industry from Chinese market distortion.Commission China debate is now over - short readout "Current state of the trade & investment relationship is not sustainable" & "requires a more robust and coherent response" "China is a critical partner, engagement & dialogue will continue while comms channels remain open"
