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French brandy is at the heart of a commercial dispute between Beijing and Brussels over Chinese electric vehicles (EVs).

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'Act prudently': China slams EU Parliament over Taiwan resolution

Beijing has warned the European Parliament to "act prudently" on the issue of Taiwan, saying "it is a red line that must not be crossed."

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Putin praises BRICS as Western 'perverse methods' counterweight

Putin praised the bloc for countering the West's policies, pushing for a new payment system to bypass sanctions.

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MEPs denounce China's 'continued military provocations' against Taiwan

China's "unwarranted military exercises" around Taiwan and "attempts to distort history" have been sharply rebuked by MEPs.

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Kallas blasts Russia's 'imperialistic dream,' China's unfair practices

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Markets

Gold and silver prices surge to new records as haven demand mounts

Gold and silver surged amidst growing fears of escalating conflicts in the Middle East, uncertainties surrounding the US election, and central banks embarking on easing cycles. Analysts expect gold prices to keep rising.

China

UK FM warns China that arming Russia will damage relations with Europe

Britain's foreign minister has raised concerns about China's support of Russia in its war against Ukraine, whilst on a visit to Beijing.

Economy

China: World's second-largest economy sees growth slowing

The economy has remained sluggish despite the lifting of Covid restrictions at the end of 2022. Consumer confidence is low and the property market remains a drag on the economy.

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Fan Bingbing to return to screens following China blacklisting

Fan Bingbing's return is an exceptional example for a Chinese star previously blacklisted from her country's strict entertainment industry.

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Could the shift to EVs spell the end of fossil fuels?

Although China is increasingly producing green energy, there are concerns that demands for fossil fuel could grow elsewhere in Asia.

Markets

Oil slumps as fears recede that Israel may hit Iran's oil facilities

Amid recent sluggish Chinese economic data and uncertainty surrounding potential stimulus measures, oil markets have lost momentum, dragging energy stocks down in European markets.

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Macron opens Paris Motor Show amid crisis for French carmakers

The French president called for tariffs on Chinese EVs and a united European strategy as the auto industry struggles.

Taiwan

China holds large military exercises in 'major warning' to Taiwan

China has held military drills around Taiwan with increasing regularity in recent years, in what Taiwan has called a "provocation."

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Jannik Sinner beats Novak Djokovic to take Shanghai Masters title

The South Tyrolean champion beat the Serb in just two matches in the Shanghai Masters 1000 final. Sinner thanked Djokovic, calling him a 'sports legend'.

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Taiwan celebrates National Day amid tensions with China

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Europe's car industry has been battling against the transition to low carbon technologies, the degradation of supply chains, increased competition from Asia, and decreased demand for electric models.

Business

China goes for the slow burn with anti-dumping brandy levy for Europe

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European luxury businesses set for boost from China's Golden Week

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