China

Space

Chinese astronauts return to Earth after Tiangong space station stay

Three astronauts spent six months on China’s permanently crewed space station.

31/10/2023

Spotlight

Delve into Hong Kong: A dynamic city of finance and culture

In partnership with Hong Kong

Join us as we check out Hong Kong's cultural and financial top spots, taking in the sights and experiences the city has to offer.

30/10/2023

Mobility

Flying autonomous taxis a step closer to reality in China

Chinese startup EHang has received the world’s first airworthiness certificate for an autonomous flying taxi.

30/10/2023

Business

China's Evergrande gets last chance to come up with new debt deal

Evergrande's liquidation hearing initially scheduled for Monday was adjourned by a Hong Kong court as the property developer's shares hit an all-time low.

30/10/2023

Work

Revealed: €100m WhatsApp jobs scam linked to China and cyber slavery

In the second part of our investigation, Euronews Next unpicks how an international jobs scam targeting thousands of people is relying on cyber slavery.

25/10/2023

Business

Chinese tax authorities investigating iPhone manufacturer Foxconn

The probe into the Taiwanese iPhone maker comes less than three months before Taiwan's presidential election and as Foxconn seeks to expand production outside China.

23/10/2023

Crossing Cultures

Crossing Cultures: How China and Europe mastered the sea

A co-production with CGTN

In the world of maritime history, the connection between China and Europe is a tale woven through centuries of exploration, trade, and innovation. In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we embark on a journey to uncover the rich maritime heritage that binds these two distant regions together.

22/10/2023

Economy

Red alert for the EV market: China curbs graphite export

China is the world's top graphite producer and the raw material is essential for EV batteries.

20/10/2023

Economy

China announces billions in investments in developing countries

Large investments announced at the Belt and Road Forum have raised concerns that poorer countries’ debt to China could rise further.

18/10/2023

Economy

China's economy grew by 4.9% but its outlook is still gloomy

The world's second-largest economy expanded by 4.9% year on year in the third quarter, beating analysts’ forecasts but showing signs of slowing down.

18/10/2023

China

Beijing: Putin and Xi call for close policy coordination

China is a key purchaser of Russian oil and gas, providing Moscow with an economic lifeline in the face of punishing Western sanctions over its war in Ukraine.

18/10/2023

Business

Default deadline looms for Chinese property giant Country Garden

The largest property developer in China will be in default if it fails to make a $15 million coupon payment on Tuesday, the end of a 30-day grace period.

17/10/2023

China

Vladimir Putin meets Xi Jinping at major Chinese summit

Russia's war on Ukraine and alleged support for Hamas will both loom over Putin's appearance at the 'Belt and Road' event.

17/10/2023

China

Euroviews. Cash, corruption, crumbling dams — that's China's BRI, 10 years in

As the celebrations for the BRI’s 10th anniversary kick off, attending countries would do well to ask whether their citizens have anything to gain from 'win-win' cooperation with China, Elaine Dezenski writes.

17/10/2023

Tech News

China's Baidu is taking on US AI chatbot ChatGPT-4

Chinese tech giant Baidu says it is taking on AI rival ChatGPT-4 with its new artificial intelligence model. But can Ernie 4.0 succeed in a country with tougher regulations?

17/10/2023

Economy

Who's heading to the Belt and Road forum?

European leaders at the forum include Vladimir Putin and Viktor Orbán.

17/10/2023

Spotlight

Hong Kong's West Kowloon Cultural District: a must for art enthusiasts

In partnership with Hong Kong

From Cantonese Opera to auctions of some of the best contemporary art collections... Discover Hong Kong’s booming art and cultural scene in the West Kowloon Cultural District.

16/10/2023

China

Russia's Putin to support Beijing's Belt and Road initiative

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to meet this week with Chinese leaders in Beijing on a visit that underscores China’s support for Moscow during its war in Ukraine.

16/10/2023

Business

Ex-Bank of China boss arrested on bribery charges

The former chairman of the Bank of China has been arrested over corruption allegations, Chinese state media reported on Monday.

16/10/2023

Crossing Cultures

China's gift to the world: the perfect cup of tea

A co-production with CGTN

China was the first country to cultivate tea and remains the biggest grower of the Camellia sinensis shrub which most tea varieties are extracted from.

15/10/2023

Green News

Coal worker ‘strife’ not inevitable, as millions of green jobs created

Coal’s days are numbered, but governments must make plans to ensure workers do not suffer from the energy transition.

10/10/2023

Business

Chinese property development giant Country Garden nears default

Country Garden, one of China’s largest property groups, warned on Tuesday that it would “not be able to meet all of its offshore payment obligations."

10/10/2023

Scenes

Meet the children shining a spotlight on China’s ancient operatic tradition

In partnership with Media City

"Cantonese opera differs from movies because movies can have many takes. But in Cantonese Opera, every move that looks easy actually is very hard to perform with finesse."

09/10/2023

China

Euroviews. Latest clash in South China Sea should be a red flag for the world

It is vital that China’s increasingly hostile and unpredictable diplomatic and military policy is taken seriously. We only must look at the war in Ukraine to see where complacency gets us, Saman Rizwan writes.

03/10/2023

Economy

World Bank slashes China growth forecast for next year

The world’s second-biggest economy hasn’t grown so slowly since 1990, aside from the pandemic years.

03/10/2023

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WATCH: China's tidal bore on the Qiantang river draws eager spectators

The Qiantang River in Hangzhou province is known for having the world's largest tidal bore, which is called the Silver Dragon locally.

30/09/2023