China

Business

Chinese exporters seek new markets to offset US tariff impact

Key to this are trade fairs, where many can showcase their products and create sales channels to offset tariff impacts, with the end goal of finding other opportunities beyond traditional markets like the US.

19/04/2025

Business

Donald Trump announces fees on Chinese-built vessels at US ports

The Trump administration announced new fees on Chinese-built vessels on Thursday, stating that the move aims to "begin to reverse Chinese dominance, address threats to the US supply chain, and send a demand signal for US-built ships."

18/04/2025

Economy

China’s first-quarter economic growth beats estimates as tariffs loom

China’s economy grew by 5.4% in the first quarter, surpassing analysts’ expectations. Other key economic data has also topped estimates, suggesting the stimulus measures have been effective in bolstering the world’s second-largest economy. However, its economic outlook remains uncertain.

16/04/2025

Economy

China's exports jump 12.4% as imports fall under Trump-era tariffs

China's exports jumped 12.4% in March from a year earlier as companies rushed to beat increases in US tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, the government said on Monday.

14/04/2025

China

Xi calls for fair global governance in meeting with Spain's Sánchez

Tariffs announced last week and than paused by US President Donald Trump could push the European Union to pursue more trade with China, the world's third-largest consumer market after the US and the EU.

11/04/2025

Economy

China raises tariffs on US to 125% in latest trade war escalation

Beijing is responding to the US' decision to hike levies, although China said it's unwilling to go any higher.

11/04/2025

Europe News

Spain aims for closer ties with China amid US tariffs uncertainty

Washington has criticised Spain's outreach to China with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying cosying up to Beijing is like 'cutting your own throat.'

11/04/2025

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 News

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 News

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 News

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 News

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