Switzerland Trump hails 'great progress' as US-China trade talks in Geneva go on The lead US negotiator described “a great deal of productivity” in resolving US-China trade differences after two days of talks in Switzerland, following Trump’s tariffs and Beijing’s retaliation. 11/05/2025
No Comment France's Beauval Zoo welcomes first golden snub-nosed monkeys For the first time, three golden snub-nosed monkeys from China have been introduced to France's Beauval Zoo, marking a milestone in conservation efforts. 09/05/2025
Russia Russia holds Victory Day parade in Moscow amid its war in Ukraine Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico was the lone EU leader to attend the Moscow military parade on Friday despite Brussels' warnings not to do so. 09/05/2025
Economy China's exports to the US sink but beat forecasts as tariffs bite The data, which arrives just ahead of tariff talks between Washington and Beijing, shows a diversion of Chinese goods away from the United States. 09/05/2025
No Comment Putin welcomes Xi as ‘main guest’ for Victory Day Chinese President Xi Jinping received a ceremonial welcome from Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow's grand St George Hall, where both leaders reaffirmed their deepening strategic partnership. 08/05/2025
Russia Putin welcomes China's Xi in Moscow ahead of Victory Day The Russian president applauded China and Russia's partnership and called "the combat brotherhood" of the two nations a key pillar to its strategic cooperation, as Moscow's all-out war in Ukraine continues. 08/05/2025
USA US and China to hold trade talks in Switzerland It will be the first in-person discussions between American and Chinese senior officials since US President Donald Trump escalated the tariff war between the two countries. 07/05/2025
Economy China launches measures to boost economy while planning US trade talks At the moment, US tariffs against China are up to 145%, whereas China has imposed levies of up to 125% on imports from the US. 07/05/2025
Myanmar US sanctions Myanmar militia for 'facilitating cyber scams' The KNA controls Shwe Kokko and some areas in Myawaddy, on the border with Thailand in the state of Kayin, also known as Karen state. 06/05/2025
Tech News US robot makers fear Trump tariffs may impact humanoid race with China Elon Musk warned investors last week that China's countermeasures restricting shipments of rare earth magnets will delay Tesla's development of its Optimus humanoid robots. 02/05/2025
Europe News China lifts sanctions on five EU lawmakers, says European Parliament China's decision to remove the sanctions comes as a rapprochement is under way between the EU and China, since US President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Beijing in early April. 01/05/2025
China At least 22 people killed in restaurant fire in southern China Industrial accidents occur frequently in China, usually due to staff ignoring safety features due to a lack of training or pressure from their superiors. 29/04/2025
Vatican Pope Francis' funeral: Putin and Netanyahu absent, Beijing silent Russia and Israel will be represented at Pope Francis’ funeral — but China is likely to stay absent. 25/04/2025
Business Apple plans to switch US iPhone assembly to India in blow to China Rising tariff and trade tensions between the US and China could significantly impact Apple’s sprawling supply chain, which is still heavily dependent on China. 25/04/2025
Europe News How China will affect the next pontiff after Pope Francis' Asia pivot With the conclave to choose his successor looking less Eurocentric than ever, Pope Francis' intense pastoral and diplomatic activity to build a bridge with Asia is set to continue. 25/04/2025
Europe News China 'in final stages' of lifting controversial sanctions on MEPs Beijing's offer to lift sanctions on MEPs comes amid growing speculation of an impending EU-China reset in reaction to Donald Trump's tariffs. 24/04/2025
Space China steps up space race with another successful rocket launch Three astronauts have been sent to China's own space station to replace the current crew in a bid to reach the moon or even Mars. 24/04/2025
Business How China’s EV makers are navigating new paths to global expansion Chinese EVs are particularly popular in European markets due to their affordability, sleek designs and sophisticated features. 24/04/2025
Earth News UK government to ban Chinese ‘slave-trade’ solar panels Campaigners have warned that Chinese slave labour is widespread throughout the renewables sector. 23/04/2025
Business All eyes on EVs as carmakers eye competition at Auto Shanghai 2025 Global car companies as BMW, Volkswagen and General Motors are attempting to retain their market share in China as tariffs and rising Chinese competition threaten sales. 23/04/2025