Desirability of a free trade agreement with China

12.9.2014

Question for written answer P-006871-14
to the Commission
Rule 130
Ionel-Sorin Moisă (S&D)

Does the Commission feel that the EU should consider entering into a free trade agreement (FTA) with China during the next five to 10 years? If so, what are the arguments in favour of this, beyond the well-known general benefits of free trade? If not, why not?