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New bilateral treaties to keep tax disputes out of arbitration
30-Sep-2020 New Indian Express
India will try and keep its taxation laws out of the ambit of all Bilateral Investment Treaties (BITs) and comprehensive economic pacts that it negotiates.
Vodafone  ruling may set precedent  for other cases
28-Sep-2020 livemint
Vodafone Group Plc’s big win against the Indian government could set a precedent for similar arbitration cases, including the one initiated by Cairn Energy Plc.
Chinese business wants less EU red tape
25-Sep-2020 Euractiv
The Chinese business community in Europe would like to see less ‘red tape’ and regulatory barriers for its firms on the bloc, but is also open to the idea of offering further opportunities for EU business in China.
Taiwan president calls for investment agreement with EU
23-Sep-2020 Taiwan News
At the first-ever European Union Investment Forum held in Taiwan, President Tsai Ing-wen called for the opening of negotiations for an investment agreement with the EU.
China, EU to hold 32nd round of investment treaty negotiations
18-Sep-2020 Xinhua
The 32nd round of China-European Union bilateral investment treaty negotiations will kick off next week.
China-Germany-EU leaders’ meeting charts course for development of ties amid COVID-19 pandemic
17-Sep-2020 CCTV English
During the meeting, the Chinese and EU leaders stated their commitment to speeding up the negotiations of the China-EU Bilateral Investment Treaty to achieve the goal of concluding the negotiations within this year.
Shaping future UK trade policy: investment protection provisions
16-Sep-2020 Trade Justice Movement
As the UK regains full responsibility for its trade and investment policy post-Brexit, it must seriously consider its approach to international investment protection.
Are EU-China trade relations at a crossroads?
16-Sep-2020 DW
European leaders were angry about Xinjiang camps and the Hong Kong crackdown. A long-awaited EU-China summit produced sharper rhetoric but nothing substantive as the bloc struggles to find a coherent approach to China.
Merkel says EU put pressure on China over investment agreement
15-Sep-2020 The Straits Times
European Union leaders told Chinese President Xi Jinping to speed up negotiations to conclude a China-EU investment deal.
Crucial EU-China summit faces challenges
14-Sep-2020 The Brussels Times
EU aims at accelerating and concluding the negotiations on an ambitious investment agreement by the end of the year.
Hegemony 101 in international investment law
9-Sep-2020 Afronomics Law
The hegemon aspirants in international investment law have already, and perhaps unwittingly, revealed their three step manual: Disguise, dismiss, divert.
5th Angola-EU ministerial meeting - Joint way forward
9-Sep-2020 European External Action Service
The terms of Angola’s accession to the EU-SADC EPA are aimed to be finalised by 2021. Both sides confirmed their intention to start exploratory discussions on an EU-Angola investment agreement.
Mining companies dominate ISDS treaty-shopping claims from Australian companies
3-Sep-2020 AFTINET
Australia, with its many Bilateral Investment Treaties and FTAs, contributes to a system of treaty shopping by mining companies looking to sue governments over unfavourable decisions.
Indo-Pacific guidelines: Germany’s new China plan
3-Sep-2020 Pledge Times
Berlin wants to diversify its relations, position itself more broadly, conclude further free trade agreements – also in order to no longer be so dependent on Beijing.
Australian government to review its Bilateral Investment Treaties
3-Sep-2020 Lexology
The Australian Federal Government has announced it is reviewing the bilateral investment treaties (BITs) to which Australia is a party.
Beijing, Tokyo should upgrade investment pact
3-Sep-2020 China Daily
In the context of warming ties between China and Japan, the two countries should launch negotiations on an upgraded bilateral investment agreement as soon as possible, as well as start negotiations for a China-Japan free trade agreement.
Zimbabwe is offering land back to BIPPAs and black farmers. Betrayal or the law? Here are the facts
2-Sep-2020 The Zimbabwe Mail
There are only two types of farmers that can be compensated for both land and improvements on farms. On of them is farmers whose land was protected by Bilateral Investment Protection and Promotion Agreements.
Why China’s diplomatic push may not be enough to secure EU investment deal
31-Aug-2020 South China Morning Post
Despite a recent charm offensive by senior Chinese diplomats, the chances of wrapping up a landmark investment deal with the European Union remain uncertain, analysts said.
Investor-state disputes arising from COVID-19: balancing public health and corporate wealth
28-Aug-2020 Corrs Chambers Westgarth
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, governments globally are engaging in a difficult balancing act of protecting public health, mitigating economic damage and avoiding interference with private rights.
BITs and bonds: The international law and economics of sovereign debt
20-Aug-2020 SSRN
Recent jurisdictional decisions suggest that sovereign debt will be subject to bilateral investment treaties for the foreseeable future.