China & Indo-Pacific

Decisions about China, Taiwan, Hong Kong or another country of East or South-East Asia.

18 decisions this term since 10 Oct 2024 · 17 adopted, 1 rejected · 18

Latest decisions

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 17 Sept 2026

Deteriorating situation of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong following the recent arrest of bookseller Leticia Wong and the convictions of Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 459 for · 12 against · 86 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted the text as its official position, condemning the eradication of media freedom and freedom of expression in Hong Kong and the use of the 2020 National Security Law against journalism, publishing and peaceful political advocacy.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 7 Jul 2026

Recommendation on the changing geopolitical situation in East Asia and the need for closer cooperation with like-minded partners in the region

Report by Adam Bielan

Adopted 542 for · 37 against · 79 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text calls for deeper EU engagement with Japan, the Republic of Korea and Taiwan on security, defence, economic resilience and emerging technologies.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 21 May 2026

The cases of human rights and environmental defenders Andrie Yunus and Muhammad Rosidi in Indonesia

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 469 for · 38 against · 62 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:It strongly condemns the attacks and calls on Indonesian authorities to investigate, prosecute those responsible, and protect the victims and their families.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 30 Apr 2026

New Chinese law on ‘ethnic unity and progress’ and the intensified suppression of ethnic identities

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 439 for · 52 against · 71 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The text condemns forced Sinicisation, restrictions on minority languages, interference in cultural and religious life, and all forms of forced labour, urging China to repeal or amend the law.

Trade & customs, International agreement, 26 Mar 2026

EU-China Agreement: modification of concessions on all the tariff rate quotas included in the EU Schedule CLXXV

Report by Jérémy Decerle ·

Consent given 603 for · 3 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:This agreement adjusts EU import quotas for farm, fish and industrial goods after the UK left the EU, splitting the volumes between the EU and the UK.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 22 Jan 2026

Conviction and imminent sentencing of Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 503 for · 9 against · 100 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the conviction of Jimmy Lai, a British citizen and media entrepreneur in Hong Kong, and calling for his immediate release.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 27 Nov 2025

Political situation in Myanmar including the humanitarian crisis of the Rohingya

Motion for a resolution

Adopted 519 for · 3 against · 57 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The text condemns the military junta's violence, repression, and planned elections, and calls for humanitarian access and release of detained leaders.

Foreign affairs, International agreement, 13 Nov 2025

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

Report by Svenja Hahn ·

Consent given 515 for · 93 against · 33 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The European Parliament gave its consent to the EU-Singapore Digital Trade Agreement, which sets binding rules for digital trade between the two parties.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 13 Nov 2025

Opinion from the Court of Justice on the compatibility with the Treaties of the proposed Agreement on Digital Trade between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore

Motion for a resolution

Rejected 136 for · 432 against · 71 abstained by a large majority

AI summary:The resolution raised concerns about data protection, privacy, and access to source code under the agreement.

Foreign affairs, Resolution, 13 Nov 2025

Digital Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Republic of Singapore (Resolution)

Report by Svenja Hahn

Adopted 572 for · 18 against · 41 abstained by an overwhelming majority

AI summary:The agreement sets binding rules to boost consumer trust, ensure legal certainty for businesses, and remove unjustified barriers to digital trade.

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Where the groups stand

How each group voted in the last 18 final . For / Against / Abstained: at least two thirds of the group voted that way. Divided: no position had two thirds of the group’s votes. On the winning side: how many of those votes ended the way most of the group voted. Groups as they are now.

Group positions over the last 18 final roll-call votes
Group	For	Against	Abstained	Divided	On the winning side
The Left	7	3	3	5	7
Greens	17	0	0	1	16
S&D	17	1	0	0	18
Renew	17	1	0	0	18
EPP	17	1	0	0	18
ECR	17	1	0	0	18
Patriots	8	0	2	8	9
ESN	3	4	10	1	4

Dossiers

The laws and files behind these decisions, most recent vote first.