3 Amendments of Zigmantas BALČYTIS related to 2017/2274(INI)
Amendment 31 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital C
Recital C
C. whereas the EU's unity represents a key element for successful relations with the Chinese counterpart; whereas the so called 16+1 format between China and Central and Eastern European Countries (CEE) was established in 2012 in the aftermath of the financial crisis and as part of Chinese sub-regional diplomacy; whereas Chinese investments in those countries are wide-rangorder to foster wide-ranging cooperation and investments; whereas such format can help to further enhance EU-China relations and does not undermine in any way the EU's unity and stance towards Chinga;
Amendment 40 #
Motion for a resolution
Recital D
Recital D
D. whereas China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is the most ambitious foreign policy initiative the country has ever adopted; whereas at the 16+1 summit held in late December 2017, China pledged to invest USD 3 billion in infrastructure in the 16 CEE countries as part of the BRI; whereas the Chinese infrastructure projects will create large debts for the European governments to Chinese state- owned banks and few jobs in Europe, and are often awarded without transparent tenders;
Amendment 143 #
Motion for a resolution
Paragraph 3
Paragraph 3