On 6 November 2019, the EU and China concluded the negotiations
on a bilateral agreement to protect 100 European geographical
indications (GI) in China and 100 Chinese GI in the EU against
imitations and usurpation. The agreement is expected to result in
reciprocal trade benefits and demand for high-quality products on
both sides.
Selection of GI
The selection of GI is the result of long cooperation between
the EU and China and several years of negotiation. The EU list of
GI to be protected in China includes products such as Champagne,
Cava, Feta, Porto, Roquefort, Münchener Bier, Ouzo Prosciutto
di Parma, Gorgonzola, and Scotch Whisky. The Chinese list includes
products such as Anji Bai Cha (Anji White Tea), Pixian Dou Ban
(Pixian Bean Paste), Panjin Da Mi (Panjin Rice), Anqiu Da Jiang
(Anqiu Ginger), and Jinghe Gou Qi (Jinghe Goji Berry).
