China

Business

BMW’s China sales drop to lowest level in five years at start of 2025

The German carmaker announced a global sales decline of 1.4%, dragged down by weak China demand, while Trump’s auto tariffs loom over the year ahead.

10/04/2025

Europe

China rejects claims it is aware its citizens are fighting in Ukraine

The rebuke came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government had evidence of at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russia on Ukrainian territory.

10/04/2025

Economy

China imposes 84% tariff on US goods as Trump trade war escalates

Beijing will raise tariffs on US goods from 34% to 84% starting on Thursday, an action that follows the US increasing tariffs on Chinese goods and tensions over trade policies.

09/04/2025

Economy

China vows to fight tariffs to end and says trade with US is balanced

China again vowed to “fight to the end” against Donald Trump's tariffs in a lengthy policy statement published on Wednesday, arguing that trade between the two countries is in balance as a 104% tax on the country's exports to the US came into effect.

09/04/2025

Business

Beijing vows to 'fight to the end' as Trump threatens 50% more tariffs

In response to Trump’s threat of an additional 50% in tariffs, China vowed to “fight to the end” while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge. Broader markets rebounded on dip-buying as investors await developments in trade negotiations.

08/04/2025

Business

China accuses US of 'economic bullying' as tariff dispute escalates

Beijing matched the 34% tariff rate and imposed countermeasures, including export restrictions on rare earth minerals and suspensions of select US agricultural imports.

07/04/2025

Mobility

China's Concorde: What we know about new jet sparking supersonic race

Chinese media reported that the C949 would have a 50 per cent range boost over the retired Concorde and fly with a noise level like a blowing hairdryer.

03/04/2025

Europe

France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute

Last year, Beijing announced provisional tariffs on European brandies after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China.

28/03/2025

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China's Yunnan feels Myanmar quake, no casualties reported

Firefighters in Yunnan responded to a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in Myanmar. Despite strong tremors, no casualties or major damage was reported.

28/03/2025

Business

Trump considers cutting China tariffs in exchange for TikTok sale

US President Donald Trump has revealed that he could potentially reduce tariffs on China in exchange for the latter’s help in finalising the sale of social media application TikTok, currently owned by ByteDance.

27/03/2025

Europe

Jean-Noël Barrot says 'a new Europe is emerging' in talks in China

The French Foreign Minister's two-day visit to China is an opportunity to gauge Beijing's attitude toward Ukraine ahead of major talks on a possible European peacekeeping force.

27/03/2025

Healthcare

A brain-dead patient got a pig liver. Here’s what scientists learned

The study offers the latest evidence that gene-modified pig organs could be a viable option for people suffering from organ failure.

26/03/2025

Business

Alibaba joins forces with BMW to work on AI tech for cars in China

The partnership demonstrates Alibaba’s increased focus on AI, while BMW is also seeking to develop competitive products for the Chinese market.

26/03/2025

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Watch Hong Kong's first locally born pandas debut at Ocean Park

Excited visitors have lined up at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to witness giant panda Ying Ying reunite with her playful and growing cubs. The public is now invited to take part in a competition to choose their names.

21/03/2025

Tech News

BYD says its new tech charges EVs as quickly as filling a petrol tank

The Chinese automaker says its "Super e-Platform" technology will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts.

18/03/2025

Travel News

How Macao keeps its Portuguese soul alive, 25 years on

Churches and cuisine stretching back centuries still reflect Portugal’s legacy as Macao integrates into China.

16/03/2025

China

China and Russia call for end to nuclear sanctions on Iran

The trilateral meeting in Beijing came after Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader aiming to restart negotiations over the nuclear issue.

14/03/2025

Tech News

What is Manus AI and is it having a DeepSeek moment?

A new Chinese AI platform is causing a frenzy. But is it worth the hype? Euronews Next takes a look.

11/03/2025

Europe

China slams US tariffs: 'There are no winners in a trade war'

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian denounced US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s statement that the US is “prepared” to go to war with China following Beijing’s warning over escalating trade tensions.

06/03/2025

China

Beijing responds to Trump's tariffs by vowing to fight 'till the end'

US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China, alongside Mexico and Canada, by doubling the tariff he slapped last month on Beijing's products to 20%.

05/03/2025

Economy

China sets 5% GDP target, raises budget deficit as trade war escalates

China sets its GDP growth target at 5% for 2025, unchanged from last year, despite rising risks of trade tariffs.

05/03/2025

China

China to boost defence budget by 7.2% to challenge US in Asia

Beijing's increase in military spending reflects an overall slowdown in the economy but keeps pace with the fast-changing trend in defence spending across the world.

05/03/2025

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China’s political advisory body opens annual session in Beijing

The weeklong event, attended by around 5,000 delegates, is used by the Chinese Communist Party to outline its policies for the year.

04/03/2025

Destinations

Why an unusual mountain in China has become a tourist sensation

Tourists are flocking to Yichang in China to witness the viral rock formation sensation of 'Puppy Mountain'.

25/02/2025

China

Son of jailed Chinese journalist urges his release

Dong Yuyu, known for advocating political reform and democracy, was sentenced in November 2023, with prosecutors citing eight meetings with Japanese diplomats as evidence of participation in espionage.

25/02/2025

Earth News

Key talks on next landmark IPCC climate report begin in China

The IPCC assessment summarises the latest climate research from around the world, taking hundreds of experts years to produce.

24/02/2025