USA Donald Trump to slap 104% tariffs on Chinese imports China vowed to 'fight to the end' while stepping in to stabilise its stock markets following a sharp plunge. 08/04/2025
Europe News Von der Leyen talks trade disruption with China amid tariff barrage Amid escalating trade war with the US, the EU reached out to China on Tuesday in a telephone exchange between Ursula von der Leyen and Chinese Premier Li Qiang. 08/04/2025
Business China accuses US of 'economic bullying' as tariff dispute escalates Beijing matched the 34% tariff rate and imposed countermeasures, including export restrictions on rare earth minerals and suspensions of select US agricultural imports. 07/04/2025
Business Euroviews. Tesla’s fall in Europe will only hand the keys to Beijing With the US, the UK and much of Europe ramping up incentives for domestic production, no wonder China is scrambling to maintain its competitive edge, Saman Rizwan writes. 07/04/2025
Business European and US markets continue to drop after Trump's global tariffs Global markets continue to experience sharp decline after Trump announced blanket tariffs on US imports of products from more than 180 countries and territories, ranging in severity from 10% to more than 50%. 05/04/2025
Europe News EU watching for Chinese steel and electronics imports amid trade war As reciprocal tariffs kick in, the EU is expecting goods formerly destined for the US to seek EU markets, with Chinese renewables, steel and electronics topping a list of products the Commission is keeping its eye on. 04/04/2025
Markets Global sell-off worsens and Dow Jones tumbles as China hits back at US China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% against the US on Wednesday, a move causing several US stocks to plunge, particularly those of firms with extensive ties to China. 04/04/2025
Economy China imposes retaliatory 34% tariff on imports of all US goods China's move comes in response to US tariffs, totalling 34% on Chinese goods, announced by Washington this week. 04/04/2025
Mobility China's Concorde: What we know about new jet sparking supersonic race Chinese media reported that the C949 would have a 50 per cent range boost over the retired Concorde and fly with a noise level like a blowing hairdryer. 03/04/2025
Europe News Diversifying from Russia, China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade and diplomatic ties but Russia and China cast a long shadow. 03/04/2025
Ukraine German FM says Ukraine talks 'deadlocked' but China disagrees Ukraine's European allies are putting on a show of support as Trump-brokered talks show little sign of progress. 01/04/2025
Taiwan Chinese military launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said it had tracked 19 Chinese navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island in a 24-hour period from 6am Monday until 6am Tuesday. 01/04/2025
Europe News Help us develop non-English/Chinese AI models, Japan asks EU Concerns about language bias affecting LLMs have led to call for cooperation between Japan and EU. 31/03/2025
Russia China's FM visits Russia amid uncertain Ukraine ceasefire While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia. 31/03/2025
Europe News France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute Last year, Beijing announced provisional tariffs on European brandies after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China. 28/03/2025
No Comment China's Yunnan feels Myanmar quake, no casualties reported Firefighters in Yunnan responded to a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in Myanmar. Despite strong tremors, no casualties or major damage was reported. 28/03/2025
No Comment Powerful earthquake in Myanmar causes deadly destruction A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar with aftershocks felt in Thailand and China, causing widespread devastation. Naypyidaw reported at least 144 fatalities, with many still trapped. 28/03/2025
Europe News Jean-Noël Barrot says 'a new Europe is emerging' in talks in China The French Foreign Minister's two-day visit to China is an opportunity to gauge Beijing's attitude toward Ukraine ahead of major talks on a possible European peacekeeping force. 27/03/2025
Earth News Renewable energy saw record growth in 2024 powered by China solar boom UN climate chief Simon Stiell said that the clean energy transition can be "Europe's economic engine-room". 26/03/2025
Business Alibaba joins forces with BMW to work on AI tech for cars in China The partnership demonstrates Alibaba’s increased focus on AI, while BMW is also seeking to develop competitive products for the Chinese market. 26/03/2025