An inquiry has been set up to present proposals for the design of a framework for screening foreign investments that may threaten security and public order, in accordance with the EU regulation on the screening of foreign direct investments. Chinese investments in infrastructure in other countries can contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Agreement. It is crucial that investments are transparent, economically, environmentally and socially sustainable, and in accordance with international law and international standards. • • 5.3 The EU Strategy on Connecting Europe and Asia will be put into practice. A dialogue will begin with China to discuss how the strategy can integrate with China’s international investments. The EU will uphold international standards. The Government takes a favourable view of the participation of Swedish companies in China’s infrastructure projects in third countries that are procured transparently and without discrimination, sustainably and in accordance with international law and international standards. Climate and environmental issues China’s climate and environmental problems have a global impact. At the same time, the country has abundant resources, technology and international influence that can contribute to tackling the global climate and environmental challenges. It is vital that China strengthens its national and international action in this area. • • 16 The Government supports the EU making greater climate and environment demands of China. This includes China peaking its emissions before 2030 and subsequently reducing its emissions drastically in line with the Paris Agreement, and assuming full responsibility commensurate with the country’s level of development. China needs to contribute more to the multilateral work on regulations and make greater financial contributions, both bilaterally and to climate funds, particularly the Green Climate Fund. Other areas in which greater demands should be made include sustainable production, sustainable mining and infrastructure investments. The Government will seek dialogue and cooperation with China on policy development and research in areas including renewable energy, sustainable water and ocean governance, reduced greenhouse gas emissions and pollution, sustainable management of chemicals and waste, sustainable consumption and resource use, and biodiversity. Sweden has valuable experience and Swedish companies and agencies have key technologies and expertise.