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China's December exports beat estimates as higher US tariffs loom

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and close some loopholes that exporters now use to sell their products more cheaply in the US.

Europe News

UK's Rachel Reeves in China in bid to reset economic ties

Officials said Prime Minister Starmer wants a 'pragmatic' approach to working with Beijing on global stability, climate change and the transition to clean energy.

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The world's largest ice and snow theme park

The northeastern Chinese city hosts the 26th edition of Harbin Ice and Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park.

Europe News

EU firms forced to 'silo' operations in China, harming competitiveness

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warned that the trend could accelerate deglobalisation and reduce global economic growth.

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Europe in Motion

What is the state of trade relations between EU and China?

Despite trade disputes over electric vehicles and dairy products, the EU remains China’s largest trading partner, with mechanical appliances and electrical equipment being the most traded goods.

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Ice and snow turn into ephemeral sculptural splendour in Chinese city

The ice sculpture competition in Harbin, China, is a centrepiece of the winter season and a major draw for international tourists.

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Deadly earthquake hits Tibet as rescuers continue to search

On Tuesday 7 January, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck an outlying district of the city of Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Europeans' Stories

Factories from China spark geopolitical debates in Europe

Chinese companies are investing massively in Hungary.

Business

Chinese EV giant BYD beats domestic players to hit record 2024 sales

Electric vehicle company BYD has announced record sales for the last year, boosted by rising Chinese demand, as well as government trade-in deals.

Business

Chinese jet maker ramps up efforts to push Airbus and Boeing out

China’s state-owned aircraft producer, Comac, is already being used by some of the country’s biggest airlines, and has plans to expand further in southeast Asian markets, before eyeing Western markets.

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After the Dragon, China prepares for the Year of the Snake

In China, the Year of the Snake will begin on 29 January 2025.

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Eco-friendly fireworks light up sky for New Year celebrations in China

The Chinese city of Liuyang, known as the "Hometown of Fireworks," hosted a special edition of its Saturday night fireworks display on 28 December to celebrate the New Year.

USA

US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’

The US Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations and documents in what they labelled a ‘major cyber incident’.

Tech News

Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to pause potential TikTok ban

The Biden administration has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China.

China

China launches new amphibious assault ship, enhancing naval power

China, which already has the world’s largest navy, is reportedly working on a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to enhance its global reach.

Brazil

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like' conditions at BYD Brazil site

Scores of Chinese construction workers were rescued from slavery-like conditions at a BYD factory site in Brazil, according to authorities. BYD plans to terminate its contract with Jinjiang Construction.

Europe News

China pitches for EU friendship amid tariff spat as Trump looms

China's head of mission to the EU, Cai Run, has called for friendship between EU and China against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop, trade disputes and with Donald Trump poised to begin his second term as US president.

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EU countries inspect Chinese vessel after data cables damaged

The Yi Peng 3 has been anchored in the Kattegat Sea for a month while diplomats in Stockholm and Beijing discussed access to the vessel.

Tech News

The underground detector in China hoping to solve mystery of universe

Scientists believe neutrinos, or "ghost particles" as they've been called, could have helped write the earliest rules of matter.

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Watch: AI-powered robot teaches German students

A secondary school in northern Germany became the first to trial a humanoid robot teacher on Tuesday. The robot, named Captcha, was developed by Hong Kong start-up Hidoba Research and introduced to students in Lower Saxony to discuss artificial intelligence.

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