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China's divide-and-conquer tactics already 'in action': von der Leyen

Speaking before MEPs, Ursula von der Leyen urged EU countries to come up with a new unified strategy on how to deal with China.

Brussels, My Love?

Watch: Are European countries united on EU-China relations?

In this edition of Brussels, my love, we take a look at the EU stance on China and ask if the Pentagon war leaks are keeping people in Brussels awake at night.

Europe Decoded

Explained: Why the EU doesn't consider Taiwan a sovereign country

Despite lucrative trade ties and shared democratic values, the EU does not have official diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Netherlands

Hecklers disrupt Macron’s speech on future of 'European sovereignty’

Hecklers disrupted French President Emmanuel Macron's speech outlining his vision for 'European sovereignty’.

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France

Macron's comments on Taiwan spark controversy about EU-China relations

Emmanuel Macron argued in favour of European strategic autonomy but some critics said he appeared to suggest France could remain neutral in the event of a crisis in Taiwan.

Europe News

China arming Russia would 'significantly harm' links with EU, VDL says

China arming Russia would 'significantly harm' relationship with EU, von der Leyen warns in Beijing

World News

What is the role of the Global South in the new world order?

The war in Ukraine has accelerated a situation that has been developing for some time: A new world order in which the East and West confront each other more decisively than before. The decisive factor is countries that have hitherto been accorded too little importance: The Global South.

China

Macron vies to stop China switching to 'war camp' on Ukraine

The French president arrives in Beijing on Wednesday, two weeks after the Asian giant renewed its anti-Western alliance with Vladimir Putin.

Europe News

EU-China ties determined by Beijing's support for Russia - Borrell

French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen are travelling to China this week.

Europe News

All eyes on von der Leyen and Macron's high-stakes trip to China

Macron wants to deter China from getting even closer to Russia, but some analysts warn that there is not much room for manoeuvre.

Europe Decoded

Watch: The six friction points currently straining EU-China relations

Relations between the two powers have become visibly fraught, with suspicions and warnings voiced in public view.

China

Sanchez urges Xi to include Ukraine in peace talks

Spain's president urges China to include Zelenskyy in peace talks and said he was reassured by China's rejection of the use of nuclear weapons

Europe News

'No coherence': Chinese EU Ambassador blasts von der Leyen's speech

Ambassador Fu Cong said Ursula von der Leyen's speech on China was ridden with "misrepresentations and misinterpretations."

Europe News

China uses Putin's weakness to shift power balance, says von der Leyen

Ursula von der Leyen delivered on Thursday a highly critical speech on China and urged the EU to avoid falling for "divide-and-conquer tactics."

China

Can China broker peace between Russia and Ukraine?

Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent visit to Moscow looks like tacit backing for Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine yet China thinks it can be a broker for peace between the two countries

Europe News

Dutch curb on microchip tech exports for China could become EU-wide

The Dutch decision will directly affect ASML, Europe's largest technology company in terms of market capitalisation.

Europe News

Domino effect as more EU institutions ban TikTok on work devices

TikTok is battling privacy concerns and espionage fears over its potential connection with the Chinese Communist Party.

Europe News

China's peace plan blurs roles of aggressor and victim, says Brussels

The European Commission believes China's 12-point plan is built on "misplaced" ideas of security interests and implicitly justifies Russia's invasion.

Tech News

European Commission bans staff from using TikTok over security fears

The European Commission said the move aimed to protect it against cyberattacks amid fears Beijing is harvesting data to focus on political targets.

Travel News

EU to scrap testing for travellers from China by the end of the month

France has already loosened entry rules for tourists arriving from China.