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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

Green News

Could the shift to EVs spell the end of fossil fuels?

Although China is increasingly producing green energy, there are concerns that demands for fossil fuel could grow elsewhere in Asia.

16/10/2024

Markets

Oil slumps as fears recede that Israel may hit Iran's oil facilities

Amid recent sluggish Chinese economic data and uncertainty surrounding potential stimulus measures, oil markets have lost momentum, dragging energy stocks down in European markets.

16/10/2024

Europe News

Macron opens Paris Motor Show amid crisis for French carmakers

The French president called for tariffs on Chinese EVs and a united European strategy as the auto industry struggles.

14/10/2024

Taiwan

China holds large military exercises in 'major warning' to Taiwan

China has held military drills around Taiwan with increasing regularity in recent years, in what Taiwan has called a "provocation."

14/10/2024

Sport

Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to take Shanghai Masters title

The South Tyrolean champion beat the Serb in just two matches in the Shanghai Masters 1000 final. Sinner thanked Djokovic, calling him a 'sports legend'.

13/10/2024

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Taiwan celebrates National Day amid tensions with China

Taiwan's National Day saw President Lai reaffirm Taiwan's sovereignty and call for peace, with celebrations focused on speeches and performances amid rising tensions with China.

10/10/2024

Europe News

MEPs debate crisis facing Europe's automotive industry

Europe's car industry has been battling against the transition to low carbon technologies, the degradation of supply chains, increased competition from Asia, and decreased demand for electric models.

09/10/2024

Business

China goes for the slow burn with anti-dumping brandy levy for Europe

China is imposing more restrictions for Europe with its anti-dumping measures for imports of European brandy. This is particularly hard hitting for brands such as Hennessy and Rémy Martin.

08/10/2024

Business

European luxury businesses set for boost from China's Golden Week

China's Golden Week holiday has seen a surge in consumer spending, which could provide further momentum to European luxury markets.

08/10/2024

Pakistan

Pakistani separatists bomb Chinese convoy near Karachi airport

The late-night attack killed two Chinese workers and injured eight others, including police officers escorting the convoy.

07/10/2024

Europe News

EU approves steep tariffs on Chinese EVs, despite lack of majority

Chinese producers of electric vehicles will soon face steep tariffs before selling their high-end goods in the EU market.

04/10/2024

Europe News

Von der Leyen's China policy faces make-or-break vote on EV tariffs

Amid Beijing's threats of retaliation, member states need to decide if they want to slap additional import tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles.

03/10/2024

USA

CIA seeks more informants in China, Iran and North Korea

In a bid to attract more tipsters, the CIA published a set of online instructions on how to reach out to Langley in Korean, Mandarin and Farsi on Wednesday.

03/10/2024

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Tibetans protest outside China's embassy in India

Tibetans in India staged a protest outside China’s embassy in New Delhi, calling for an end to "genocide" in Tibet.

01/10/2024

Germany

German police arrest AfD-linked Chinese spy for leaking military data

The Chinese national is accused of conveying sensitive information to an ex-AfD staffer who is also facing espionage charges.

01/10/2024

China

Xi warns of 'rough seas' as China fetes 75 years of communist rule

Commemorations were also held in the former UK colony of Hong Kong and Portugal’s former territory of Macao, both of which returned to Chinese sovereignty in the late 1990s.

01/10/2024

Netherlands

Will Rutte's political savvy help him manage a growingly complex NATO?

As the former Dutch PM takes over as secretary general of the alliance, analysts say he will have to use his political survival skills as an astute negotiator to persuade members to spend more on defence and keep supporting Ukraine.

01/10/2024

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