China

Business

Feud between fast-fashion rivals heats up as Shein sues Temu again

Online fast-fashion giant Shein has filed another lawsuit against competitor Temu, accusing the China-founded shopping platform of stealing its designs, copying its product images and engaging in other types of fraud.

22/08/2024

Markets

How China's sluggish property market is hitting global mining stocks

Major global mining stocks have underperformed in the past three months due to a sharp decline in iron ore and copper prices, as China's weak demand is likely to persist.

22/08/2024

Green News

China leads the world on renewables but continues to rely on coal

China installed more than 180 gigawatts of solar power in 2023, compared to 58 gigawatts across the whole of Europe.

20/08/2024

Economy

China retains key loan rates as economic recovery shows progress

After unexpected cuts in July, the People's Bank of China (PBOC) left the one-year and five-year Loan Prime Rates (LPR) unchanged. Amid recent mixed activity data, China's economy shows signs of a modest recovery.

20/08/2024

Business

Possible drug shortages in Germany as China tightens espionage laws

Several German states have suspended trips by their quality-control inspectors to Chinese pharmaceutical companies over tightened espionage laws.

19/08/2024

Business

BMW recalls 1.3 million vehicles that may have Takata airbag inflators

BMW was recalling more than 1.3 million vehicles in China that might have Takata airbag inflators following a similar recall in the United States last month, officials said on Friday.

16/08/2024

Sport

Paris Olympics: China cracks down on 'fan wars' as woman gets arrested

The Paris Olympics have triggered major arguments between "ultra fans" in China, leading to the removal of thousands of social media posts and the suspension of hundreds of users.

07/08/2024

Business

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars for remote software fix

Tesla is recalling 1.68 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the trunk is not locked shut, China's market regulator said.

07/08/2024

China

China launches 18 satellites into space

The Long March-6 carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province.

06/08/2024

Art

Musée Rodin to open first international outpost in Shanghai

Originally planned for Shenzen, the Centre d'Art Rodin will open in Shanghai in September with an exhibition of around 50 works by the famed sculptor.

06/08/2024

Europe News

Italy's PM Meloni denounces Chinese economic support for Russia's war

Beijing's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is a source of "great friction", said the Italian Prime Minister Meloni during her official five-day visit to China.

30/07/2024

Europe News

Italy and China to boost economic ties following Meloni-Xi meeting

Evoking the old Silk Road travelled by Marco Polo, Meloni said her five-day trip to China aims to relaunch bilateral cooperation with Beijing.

29/07/2024

Economy

China cuts 1-year benchmark rate to boost economy as world markets lag

China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its economy on Thursday by cutting a key policy rate and interest paid on bank deposits.

25/07/2024

China

Fatah and Hamas sign unity declaration in Beijing, China claims

Beijing says it brokered the deal during reconciliation talks between 14 Palestinian groups which began in the Chinese capital on Sunday.

23/07/2024

Tech News

China censors testing AI models so they conform to 'socialist values'

The GenAI models must answer questions on sensitive political topics and President Xi Jinping.

18/07/2024

China

China and Russia start naval drills amid rising tensions with NATO

The exercise began in the Guangdong province on Sunday and is expected to last until mid-July.

16/07/2024

Economy

China's second-quarter GDP falls short of expectations

China reported weaker-than-expected gross domestic production (GDP) data for the second quarter and softened economic data for June. The country also began its Third Plenum key political meeting.

15/07/2024

Mobility

Chinese driverless car hits a person crossing against the light

Comments on social media largely supported the company behind the driverless car.

09/07/2024

Business

China's EV exports slow in June as EU imposes tariffs

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) exports grew at a slower pace in June due to the EU’s new tariffs on Chinese EV imports. However, this impact may only be temporary, according to industry officials.

09/07/2024

Europe News

After Moscow, Hungary's Orbán makes surprise visit to Beijing

Orbán has proclaimed himself the one EU leader on friendly terms with the world's two preeminent authoritarian governments.

08/07/2024

Business

How iFLYTEK is hoping to transform cross-border communication using AI

Vincent Zhan, Vice President of Consumer Business Group, iFLYTEK, spoke to Euronews’ Angela Barnes at GSMA MWC in Shanghai about its real-time translation advancements and smart use of virtual assistants.

05/07/2024

Business

Whale Cloud reveals plan to revolutionise digital landscape with AI

George Zhao, Deputy CMO of Whale Cloud International, spoke to Euronews’ Angela Barnes at GSMA MWC in Shanghai about recent company advancements and recruiting European talent.

03/07/2024

Business

HONOR CEO reveals phones to reduce eye strain and detect AI deepfakes

HONOR was among the global tech companies that gathered in Shanghai in China last week for GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) to showcase its latest mobile offerings. Euronews spoke to the group's CEO George Zhao at the event to hear more about its focus on AI.

03/07/2024

Business

AI, future of 5G and challenges ahead dominate at GSMA MWC Shanghai

GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 concluded with the show‘s largest ever international participation, welcoming nearly 40,000 attendees from a record 124 countries and territories for three days of innovation showcasing and collaboration.

01/07/2024

Business

AI and the future of 5G in focus at GSMA MWC Shanghai

GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 has returned this week with a focus on AI, the future of 5G and driving industry collaboration.

27/06/2024

Space

China brings back first samples from far side of the Moon

The probe landed in northern China on Tuesday.

25/06/2024