China

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Xi's European tour: Some euro, no vision

For China to revive its fortunes, it must fundamentally change course, abandoning its version of predatory state capitalism in favour of the genuine market reforms its trade partners worldwide are calling for, Elaine Dezenski writes.

11/05/2024

China

Trade is at the heart of EU-China relations, experts say

A renewed focus on Beijing comes amid Chinese President Xi Jinping's European tour, at a time when China-EU ties are strained.

08/05/2024

Space

China sends probe to collect samples from far side of the Moon

China has dispatched lunar probe Chang'e-6 to the far side of the Moon where it will collect samples to return to Earth.

03/05/2024

Health news

Chinese scientist allowed back in his lab after sit-in protest

The scientist had published the first sequence of the virus that causes COVID-19 in 2020.

01/05/2024

Health news

Chinese scientist protests after being locked out of his lab

A collaborator confirmed to AP on Monday the protest was taking place.

30/04/2024

China

Blinken meets Chinese President Xi as US-China spar over key issues

Recent months have seen more frequent talks between the two sides, despite growing disparities.

26/04/2024

China

Chinese president to visit France, Serbia and Hungary in May

The symbolically-rich trip comes at a crucial time with Russia advancing in Ukraine and escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

25/04/2024

Business

VW and other European electric car makers fight to catch up with China

Volkswagen and other European giants risk falling behind in an industry where manufacturing and sales dynamics are changing with incredible speed.

25/04/2024

China

Germany's Scholz rules out decoupling from China

The three-day visit of Germany's leader to China comes after Beijing slammed the EU as “reckless” following investigations into whether state subsidies are giving Chinese companies an unfair advantage.

16/04/2024

Economy

China’s economy beats expectations and grows 5.3% in first quarter

Strong output figures exceeded expectations although the country’s property crisis weighed on growth.

16/04/2024

Earth News

Scientists warn about rise of greenhouse gas 24,000x stronger than CO2

An electrifying China is largely behind the increase in emissions of SF6, which is used to insulate power lines.

07/04/2024

Mobility

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi launches 'connected' smart EV

Xiaomi is a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, with its new EV boasting lots of new smart features.

29/03/2024

Earth News

Bright lights at night could increase your risk of stroke

Stroke risk increases with outdoor light pollution and 80% of people could be affected, a new study finds.

26/03/2024

Business

China chips away at use of Intel and AMD units in government computers

The step comes as Beijing adopts new rules to replace foreign technology with its own.

25/03/2024

Design

In Pictures: Huawei's R&D campus and Chinese 'European' villages

Why does China have so many areas designed to look like European destinations? From Paris to Oxford or Bruges, several historic sites have been replicated in a celebration of European architectural culture.

20/03/2024

Business

Doing business in China getting tougher, European business group says

The study echoes concerns that have been raised by European and US companies operating in China. Foreign investment fell 8% last year from a year earlier as companies recalibrated their commitments in the world’s second-largest economy.

20/03/2024

Destinations

Why China should be at the top of your 2024 bucket list

Packed with culture, cuisines and futuristic cities, now is the time to visit China for an unforgettable holiday this year.

18/03/2024

Economy

China's semiconductor production challenges could be a boon for Europe

Ageing technology and COVID-19 belt tightening are some of the challenges faced by China in its race to achieve semiconductor independency.

15/03/2024

Business

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi expected to start EV sales this month

Xiaomi was one of the few new electric vehicle manufacturers to get approved by China, amidst a rush of prospective new entrants wanting to take advantage of the country's EV boom.

13/03/2024

Markets

Chinese energy giant CNOOC finds hundred million-ton oilfield

CNOOC's Kaiping South discovery could lead to more investment in deep-water South China Sea exploration in the coming months.

08/03/2024

Economy

China sets ambitious economic target but it won't be easy to achieve

China's premier has outlined plans to boost spending on developing advanced technology, fortifying the country's military and supporting the economy, among many other longstanding goals.

05/03/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. China's Belt and Road Initiative is bringing new risks to Europe

China’s grand vision of the world-changing BRI may have not been realised, but something else is emerging in its wake — a powerful lever to bend authoritarian-leaning countries toward Chinese interests, Elaine Dezenski writes.

28/02/2024

Business

What are shadow banks and why are they failing in China?

European investment in China is under threat as the country's shadow banks face crisis.

27/02/2024

Economy

China cuts key interest rate to revive property sector

The world's second-biggest economy is launching a new effort to boost a sector which provides 25% of the country's GDP.

20/02/2024

Culture news

Year of the Dragon: Everything you need to know about Chinese New Year

From parades in town centres to passing on red packets, here's how the world celebrates the Spring Festival.

10/02/2024

Business

Have any of your car parts been made by forced labour?

Car makers including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen and Toyota are failing to ensure they are not using forced labour as part of their China supply chains, Human Rights Watch says.

01/02/2024