The EU expanded the affairs commissioner of Harn is worried that some countries borrow money from China for infrastructure, causing their own fragile economy to suffer long -term damage.
A senior official in Brussels proposed that when dealing with the influence of overseas competitors in the Balkans, the European Union (EU) overestimated Russia and underestimated China, which showed that the EU was uneasy about Beijing's active entry into the region.
The EU expanded the affairs commissioner of Johannes; Johannes Hahn said he was worried that some countries borrowed money from China to support infrastructure construction, causing their vulnerable economy to suffer long -term damage.
Hayne said the EU will be a more fair partner.
China never cares about how a country repay its debt and is capable of paying debts.If the borrower cannot pay debt, there will be some pressure, and the borrower will be required to transfer ownership.He said.
Europeans may not be the fastest and may seem to have more demands, but in the end, we are likely to be the most fair partner far ahead.He added.
In the Balkans, the European Union has been fighting influence with Russia.Since Croatia joined the European Union in 2013, the European Union provided the prospects for allowing several other countries to enter the Alliance, while Russia has cultural and religious connections with the region.
But Hayne's remarks seem to show that the EU is concerned about Beijing's influence may become another source of instability.Maybe we overestimate Russia and underestimate China, we should correctly evaluate these two countries.Harne said.
In recent years, China has invested in the Bargan region. The region is part of its so -called 16+1 cooperation framework. The cooperation mechanism includes 11 EU member states and 5 non -EU member states: Albania, Bosnia and Hesegovina, Macedonia, and Serbia.
Data compiled by the Center for Strategic and International Studies showed that in 2016 and 2017, more than half of the funds from 9.4 billion US dollars in these 16 countries flowed to 5 non -EU member states.
Hayne said that China has benefited from the EU's transparent and rules -based economy in all aspects, but has not provided and guarantee the same game rules to Europe and even overseas companies in China and even overseas companies.He added: This situation is no longer acceptable.
Harne said that China and European countries such as the Czech Republic and Poland have been wary of investment in China. Previously, the United States accused Chinese telecommunications equipment manufacturer Huawei (Huawei) engaged in espionage, but the Balkan countries have been attracted to loans and infrastructure investment with less conditions.; Harn did not comment on Huawei.
He said that when evaluating the preparation of the EU's preparations, the European Commission will pay more attention to issues such as public procurement, competition, and environmental standards.
Persian leaders are preparing to sign a loan guarantee, which covers 100%of the China Import and Export Bank (China Eximbank) to subsidize a 614 million euro loan provided by a coal -fired power plant.Energy Community, a member of the EU member and neighboring countries, called on the country's legislators not to approve the guarantee, saying that it constituted a national assistance identified by EU laws.
Hayne criticized a highway project funded by China, which pushed the country's debt to 80%of the total domestic product (GDP). Although the country increased taxesEssence
He also criticized the European Union to provide 80%of funds for a bridge built by a Chinese company in Croatia. He said that the Chinese company is likely to receive subsidies in China.Hayne opposed this bridge project when he was previously a regional policy commissioner.
Translator/He Li
