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Euroviews. Innovation in Europe is falling behind. What can we do to catch up?

Europe is now at risk of missing out on the Deep Tech Revolution, falling behind the US and China when it comes to innovation in various technologies, Francis de Véricourt writes.

Business

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi expected to start EV sales this month

Xiaomi was one of the few new electric vehicle manufacturers to get approved by China, amidst a rush of prospective new entrants wanting to take advantage of the country's EV boom.

World News

China, Iran and Russia begin joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman

Footage aired on Chinese state television showed the Chinese, Iranian and Russian navies conducting a joint exercise in the Gulf of Oman, near the mouth of the Persian Gulf.

Tech News

Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI tech secrets for China

The engineer resigned from Google in December, appearing at a conference in Beijing three days later representing a Chinese company.

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Business

Tesla shares plunge after disappointing car sales in China

Tesla shares hit as sales in China drop dramatically because of a lack of demand over the Lunar New Year.

Economy

China sets ambitious economic target but it won't be easy to achieve

China's premier has outlined plans to boost spending on developing advanced technology, fortifying the country's military and supporting the economy, among many other longstanding goals.

Spain

Family of giant pandas return to China from Spain

Loaned pandas around the world have been returning to China in an attempt to ramp up the breeding of the endangered species.

Thailand

US and South Korea join Thailand in massive military exercise

Drills in east and southeast Asia are designed to demonstrate readiness against any future Chinese aggression.

Europe News

Euroviews. China's Belt and Road Initiative is bringing new risks to Europe

China’s grand vision of the world-changing BRI may have not been realised, but something else is emerging in its wake — a powerful lever to bend authoritarian-leaning countries toward Chinese interests, Elaine Dezenski writes.

Economy

Could a 'Middle Corridor' trade route bypass the Red Sea?

As ships in the Suez Canal and Red Sea face attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Europe and China explore options for a more secure supply chain.

Mobility

Euroviews. Faced with China, Central Europe’s car industry is playing catchup

The failure to adapt to emerging trends in electric vehicle making could threaten not only the region’s prosperity but also its democracies and social cohesion, Soňa Muzikárová writes.

Europe News

EU goes after Chinese companies in new sanctions on Russia

The European Union agreed on Wednesday to slap Russia with a new round of sanctions, which for the first time target companies in mainland China suspected of helping the Kremlin get hold of forbidden items.

Economy

China cuts key interest rate to revive property sector

The world's second-biggest economy is launching a new effort to boost a sector which provides 25% of the country's GDP.

Taiwan

China's coast guard to up patrols near Taiwan's Kinmen archipelago

China's Taiwan Affairs Office vowed on Sunday further measures, without clarifying further detail.

Europe News

Chinese rivals pose 'existential threat' to Europe's solar industry

Cheap Chinese solar panels are flooding the EU market and threatening the viability of homegrown companies.

World News

Organisers offer refunds over anger over Messi's Hong Kong no-show

The footballer put in a 30-minute appearance in Tokyo in Inter Miami’s exhibition match days later.

Europe News

EU wants tighter scrutiny over foreign investments in key sectors

The EU's executive has ventured further into the realm of national security with new rules to oversee, examine and possibly prohibit foreign investments in strategic sectors, like AI, microchips and biotech.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: How distant elections can affect Europe

In this edition of State of the Union, we focus on how elections in faraway places like Taiwan and the United States can affect Europe. We also take a look at the latest regarding support for Ukraine.

Economy

Chinese manufacturing up on strong industrial production, retail lags

China's economic report for December was cautiously optimistic due to robust industrial production performance, but retail sales lagged.

China

China's population dropped for a second straight year

China, which once sought to control population growth with its one-child policy, is now facing the opposite problem.

Political reforms, economic modernization, and social challenges define China’s evolving role on the world stage. Coverage includes trade policies, technology advancements, environmental issues, and diplomatic relations shaping its influence as a global superpower.