China

Economy

China prepared to double down on support for economy as tariffs loom

China signals it's prepared to double down on support for the economy as Trump tariffs loom.

13/12/2024

Crossing Cultures

The shared traditions of Zisha teapot making and crystal glass

A co-production with CGTN

Crossing Cultures heads to Yixing in eastern China to learn more about the ancient art of Zisha teapots, while in Europe the team visits Saint-Louis to discover the firm's famous crystal creations.

10/12/2024

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Pandas take over Hong Kong

The Panda Go! exhibition features 2,500 mini-panda sculptures, which were put on display at various locations in Hong Kong, China. Crowds flocked to Victoria Harbour over the weekend to pay them a visit.

09/12/2024

Economy

China's premier takes a swipe at tariffs, saying they hinder growth

Shares in Hong Kong jumped after a report on the meeting by the ruling Communist Party's Politburo said leaders would "implement more active fiscal policies and moderately loose monetary policies".

09/12/2024

Spotlight

Discover Hong Kong's new Kai Tak Sports Park

In partnership with Hong Kong

In this episode of Spotlight, we explore Hong Kong's ambitious Kai Tak Sports Park, a ground-breaking venue that's helping the city position itself as a new global hub for sports, music and major events.

03/12/2024

China

China denounces Lithuania’s expulsion of its diplomats

The Chinese foreign ministry accused Lithuania of undermining its sovereignty and warned of potential countermeasures.

02/12/2024

China

China releases three US citizens in rare prisoner swap

The three US nationals were swapped for four people, including three Chinese citizens who were returned to China.

28/11/2024

Green News

Experts say China’s coal consumption could peak in 2025

Over the last three years, experts have become increasingly optimistic about China’s green transition.

27/11/2024

Business

Trump's tariff hikes could speed up China's shift to new markets

The US has for years been a major destination for Chinese goods, but exporters are reducing their reliance on the world’s largest consumer market as Beijing and Washington feud over trade.

26/11/2024

China

Euroviews. The West’s crisis of faith in democracy is a gift to authoritarians

To the Uyghurs in China and elsewhere, our democracy holds the promise that one day, their voices might finally be heard. We cannot let it be eroded, Rushan Abbas writes.

25/11/2024

Travel News

China extends visa-free entry to Bulgaria, Romania, Malta and Japan

China's rapidly expanding visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism.

22/11/2024

Business

Senior Chinese official warns any future US tariff hikes will backfire

Higher tariffs on Chinese exports will backfire - and China can manage the impact of such "external shocks", a senior Commerce Ministry official said on Friday in Beijing.

22/11/2024

Crossing Cultures

Gardens of culture: French grandeur & Chinese serenity

A co-production with CGTN

In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we explore two iconic garden models - a grand French masterpiece and a tranquil Chinese oasis - to discover how nature and design reflect the cultural identities that shaped them.

19/11/2024

China

Hong Kong jails 45 activists in largest national security case

A Hong Kong court has handed prison sentences to 45 democracy advocates in the city's largest trial under the 2020 national security law, with rights groups condemning the verdict.

19/11/2024

Spotlight

Hong Kong family offices: how wealth management intersects with art and philanthropy

In partnership with Hong Kong

In this episode of Spotlight, we explore how Hong Kong's family offices are influencing art, investment and philanthropy, driving the city's evolution as a global hub for wealth and cultural heritage.

15/11/2024

Markets

Hopes for luxury goods market as China's retail sales surge in October

China released economic data revealing a boost in retail sales and slower declines in home prices, signalling economic recovery amid recent stimulus efforts. This recovery could benefit European luxury and mining stocks, as China's demand strengthens.

15/11/2024

China

At least 35 dead as man ploughs car into crowd in southern China

The attack occurred on the eve of the city’s high-profile aviation exhibition, leading to tight censorship of information within China. Videos of the incident, however, surfaced on social media.

13/11/2024

China

Satellite images show China working on nuclear reactor for warship

Numerically, China's navy is already the worlds largest and has been rapidly modernising.

11/11/2024

Economy

China unveils financial package aimed at boosting the economy

Beijing is hoping its plan will help bolster its ailing economy as it braces itself for increased trade tensions with the US under a Trump presidency.

08/11/2024

Space

China space station crew returns to Earth after 6 months in space

Three Chinese astronauts are back on Earth after a six-month mission full of scientific exploration on the country's private space station.

04/11/2024

Tech News

Founder of TikTok owner ByteDance tops China's rich list

The total worth of those on the list was down €2 trillion on last year's listing.

29/10/2024

China

UK FM warns China that arming Russia will damage relations with Europe

Britain's foreign minister has raised concerns about China's support of Russia in its war against Ukraine, whilst on a visit to Beijing.

19/10/2024

Economy

China: World's second-largest economy sees growth slowing

The economy has remained sluggish despite the lifting of Covid restrictions at the end of 2022. Consumer confidence is low and the property market remains a drag on the economy.

18/10/2024

Cinema

Fan Bingbing to return to screens following China blacklisting

Fan Bingbing's return is an exceptional example for a Chinese star previously blacklisted from her country's strict entertainment industry.

17/10/2024

Economy

China’s CPI and economic briefings dampen European market sentiment

China reported weaker-than-expected consumer price growth for September, alongside an underwhelming economic briefing, which may exert pressure on European luxury stocks.

14/10/2024

Economy

China's anti-trust tariffs over brandy come under fire

The European Commission says it will 'robustly' challenge China's decision to impose provisional antidumping measures on imports of brandy from the EU.

09/10/2024