Business Musk vows to step back from DOGE job and put more time into Tesla Elon Musk says he’ll be spending less time in Washington slashing government costs and more time running Tesla after his electric vehicle company reported a big drop in profits. 23/04/2025
Europe News EU won't decouple from China to reach a trade deal with Trump Despite the latest developments, the EU's policy on China will remain based on "de-risking" rather than "decoupling", Brussels has said. 22/04/2025
China Indonesia and China agree to deepen maritime and security ties Indonesia and China vow to strengthen maritime cooperation, including joint security efforts in the South China Sea, amid ongoing tensions over Beijing's activities near the Natuna Islands. 21/04/2025
Business Chinese exporters seek new markets to offset US tariff impact Key to this are trade fairs, where many can showcase their products and create sales channels to offset tariff impacts, with the end goal of finding other opportunities beyond traditional markets like the US. 19/04/2025
Europe News Zelenskyy accuses China of supplying weapons to Russia China has publicly always maintained its neutrality in the Ukraine conflict, but Beijing has provided diplomatic backing and economic support to Russia since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine began in 2022. 18/04/2025
Economy China appoints a new trade negotiator during tariff fight with the US Li Chenggang, a former assistant commerce minister, will replace Wang Shouwen as trade tensions heat up between Beijing and Washington. 16/04/2025
World News Cooperation between China, North Korea and Russia threatens Pacific According to the South Korean military, North Korea has also deployed thousands of troops to support Russian forces in the war against Ukraine. 16/04/2025
Economy Xi makes a case for free trade as he tours Southeast Asia China is seeking to position itself as a pillar of stability as US President Donald Trump continues to spook investors with tariff plans. 15/04/2025
Business China warns UK government to treat owners of British Steel fairly The warning comes two days after the UK government took control of Chinese-owned British Steel using emergency powers. 14/04/2025
Europe News Tariffs: Europe's textile sector holds its breath The escalation of the trade war between the United States and China could lead to an influx of Chinese products onto the European market. 14/04/2025
Economy Chinese investment in the UK will face 'high trust bar', says minister Chinese firms will have to fulfil strict criteria when investing in key sectors in the UK in the future, said the UK government after the rescue of British Steel. 14/04/2025
Europe News As Trump brings the EU and China closer, reality pulls them apart The chaos unleashed by Donald Trump's tariffs has fuelled speculation of an imminent rapprochement between the European Union and China. But the cold hard facts might stand in the way. 12/04/2025
USA White House says tariff rate on most Chinese imports is now 145% Speaking at a cabinet meeting, the US president defended his tariff policies, saying the US is in “very good shape”. 11/04/2025
Europe News Spain aims for closer ties with China amid US tariffs uncertainty Washington has criticised Spain's outreach to China with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent saying cosying up to Beijing is like 'cutting your own throat.' 11/04/2025
Europe News China rejects claims it is aware its citizens are fighting in Ukraine The rebuke came after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said his government had evidence of at least 155 Chinese nationals fighting alongside Russia on Ukrainian territory. 10/04/2025
Economy China looks for allies as Trump targets Beijing — imposing 125% tariff The White House has paused most of its 'reciprocal' levies for 90 days, although Trump has singled out China by raising its tariff rate to 125%. 10/04/2025
Europe News EU Ombudsman to put EU integrity under spotlight In an interview with Euronews, newly elected EU Ombudsman Teresa Anjinho explained her priorities for the term, with EU integrity and transparency under spotlight. 10/04/2025
Japan Japan, NATO agree to deepen security ties in face of regional threats "A stronger NATO will benefit Japan greatly," Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said at a press conference with Rutte, who was visiting Japan for the first time since becoming secretary general of the alliance in October. 09/04/2025
USA US stocks drop again following another day of volatility The dramatic fluctuations came after global stock rallies earlier in the day, with indexes rising 6% in Tokyo, 2.5% in Paris, and 1.6% in Shanghai. 09/04/2025
Panama US Defence Secretary says China poses a threat to Panama Canal Hegseth's visit comes amid tensions over US President Donald Trump's repeated assertions that the United States is being overcharged to use the Panama Canal and that China has influence over its operations. 08/04/2025