4 Amendments of Tomáš ZDECHOVSKÝ related to 2023/2072(INI)
Amendment 61 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 4
Paragraph 4
4. Warns of the risk of Chinese companies having any involvement with EU strategic assets, especially those companies that have direct or indirect links to China’s military system; underlines, in this regard, its concern that technology and technological expertise will be transferred to China’s military, increasing the PLA’s ability to develop the next generation of military technology, which may be used to coerce partners in Asia and around the world; urges EU member states to increase regulatory oversight and introduce specific background checks over individuals and legal entities with direct ties to the Chinese government;
Amendment 75 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 5 a (new)
Paragraph 5 a (new)
5a. Further calls on the EU and member states to gradually reduce the dependence on China by diversifying the sources of critical raw minerals and rare earth elements to domestic production and urging the EU to assist member states in developing projects, such as lithium mining, that will aim for greater independence from Chinese production;
Amendment 78 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 6
Paragraph 6
6. RecallsIs deeply concerned that both diplomatic and military communication travels through privately owned undersea cables provided by Chinese companies, such as HMN Technologies, a PLA cyber intelligence– affiliated entity; expresses its grave concern over the undersea data cable systems operated by Chinese company HMN Technologies, which connect EU Member States’ territories and the Indo- Pacific region, including Member State and NATO military bases in the region, creating security vulnerabilities as regards underwater surveillance and the collection of intelligence;
Amendment 144 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 16
Paragraph 16
16. Notes that one third of all African infrastructure built since 2010 has been financed and constructed by Chinese state- owned enterprises; underlines that, over the past 20 years, China has increased its trade, investment and loan commitments with few or opaque contractual obligations; expresses concern that this Chinese model is clearly attractive to many countries that cannot satisfy EU requirements for accessing equivalent levels of finance, thereby expanding Chinese influence to the detriment of EU partnerships; expresses concern that Chinese investments and projects are gaining a significant influence and public presence, resulting in growing sympathy by local population for China; calls on the Commission and the EEAS to ensure that the EU’s high standards for investment with partners do not compromise it security relationships and engagement as a reliable and strategic partner;