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Beijing stages molten iron fireworks show ahead of Lunar New Year

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Putin and Kim share limousine after China’s military parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shared a limousine ride in Beijing on Wednesday while attending events marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.

North Korea

Kim Jong-un takes his signature train to Beijing ahead of army parade

Kim left Pyongyang with an entourage of senior officials on Monday. What do we know about his famous armoured train?

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WATCH: Robots sprint and play football at first world games in Beijing

The first World Humanoid Robot Games ended in Beijing on Sunday after four days of competition that brought together 280 teams from 16 countries.

Economy

Is China finally turning the corner on its economic slump?

China's economy shows tentative signs of recovery, but a sluggish property market and geopolitical uncertainty cloud the outlook. Economists remain cautious, warning that while stabilisation is under way, a robust rebound remains elusive.

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AI-powered robots prepare for first World Humanoid Robot Games

Robot teams from China and abroad are training at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics speed skating venue ahead of the first World Humanoid Robot Games, set for 14–17 August.

Philippines

India and Philippines stage joint naval drill in South China Sea

The joint naval exercises — carried out over two days — are likely to antagonise China, which claims to control the entire contested maritime area.

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WATCH: Will China and EU agree on anything at Beijing summit?

Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and Council President Antonio Costa are meeting Chinese premier Xi Jinping in Beijing. Euronews' Europe Today assesses the challenges and chances of agreement with interviews, exclusive reporting and analysis.

Economy

China’s exports beat expectations with US trade agreement now secured

Exports to the US remained in negative territory in June although the decline was softer than in May. There was an annual rise in exports sent to other nations as China seeks to diversify its trade.

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Why banks are vital to funding resilient infrastructure worldwide

In partnership with AIIB

From floods to blackouts, the pressure to build climate-ready infrastructure is growing. Development banks are stepping in to bridge the finance gap — but can they move fast enough?

Economy

China sees consumer price inflation in positive territory in June

CPI inflation climbed into the green for the first time since January, although producer prices remain in deflationary territory.

China

Qatar reaffirms commitment to AIIB and will host 2026 meeting

Qatar will host the 11th edition of the annual meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in September 2026, ushering a new chapter of the Bank’s efforts to position itself as a global force for development and economic growth.

India

India refuses to sign SCO statement over claims of pro-Pakistan bias

Tensions flared at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit as India refused to endorse a joint statement over claims it favoured Pakistan.

Business

AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president

Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors.

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Tiananmen anniversary passes quietly in Hong Kong once again

Hong Kong again saw no mass commemoration of the 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown on Wednesday, with candlelit vigils at Victoria Park remaining absent for another year.

Economy

China accuses US of violating trade truce and vows firm retaliation

Beijing’s remarks came after US President Donald Trump said on Friday that China had “totally violated” the agreement.

Taiwan

Taiwan calls China a 'hostile foreign force' and ramps up security

A raft of new national security measures was needed in response to China's increased efforts to undermine the island's security, says Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te.