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France and Indonesia sign deal to boost security in Indo-Pacific

The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities.

Europe News

What's EU trade commissioner looking for from China trip?

European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is heading to China as the country's companies come under the EU's investigatory lens. But with a trade war with the United States intensifying, what's he after in a rapprochement between the EU and China?

Europe News

EU plans to reduce steel imports by 15%

The European Commission presented on Wednesday an action plan for the steel and metals industries. In a sector marked by strong international competition, the European executive plans to tighten import quotas with an objective of 15% reduction.

Taiwan

China warns Taiwan as it expands military drills near the island

Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the exercises were further evidence that China was a 'troublemaker' endangering peace in the region.

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Tech News

BYD says its new tech charges EVs as quickly as filling a petrol tank

The Chinese automaker says its "Super e-Platform" technology will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts.

Markets

Why is the global rubber market likely to see shortages in 2025?

Euronews Business looks at the factors impacting the rubber market this year, while also exploring how sustainable farming practices like agroforestry may impact the rubber industry.

Taiwan

Taiwan calls China a 'hostile foreign force' and ramps up security

A raft of new national security measures was needed in response to China's increased efforts to undermine the island's security, says Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te.

China

China and Russia call for end to nuclear sanctions on Iran

The trilateral meeting in Beijing came after Donald Trump wrote to Iran’s supreme leader aiming to restart negotiations over the nuclear issue.

Europe in Motion

How much does China import from and export to the EU?

China was the third largest partner for EU exports of goods and the largest partner for EU imports of goods in 2024.

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Tibetan protesters clash with police in New Delhi

Tibetan Youth Congress members clashed with police outside the Chinese embassy in New Delhi during demonstrations marking the 66th Tibetan National Uprising Day.

Cinema

The biggest animated film of all time heading to European cinemas

'Ne Zha 2', the biggest animated film of all time which has been breaking records left, right and centre this year, is set to get cinema release dates in Europe. Trinity CineAsia has secured theatrical distribution rights for the Chinese animated epic across 37 European territories.

China

Beijing responds to Trump's tariffs by vowing to fight 'till the end'

US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China, alongside Mexico and Canada, by doubling the tariff he slapped last month on Beijing's products to 20%.

Panama

Hong Kong firm to sell Panama ports to US-led group amid Trump threats

The US president has threatened to 'take back' the Panama Canal, claiming without evidence that China was operating it.

Economy

Mexico will react to Trump tariffs on Sunday, President Sheinbaum says

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government would announce retaliatory tariffs against the US on Sunday, moving slower than China and Canada in response to Trump's new trade policies.

China

China to boost defence budget by 7.2% to challenge US in Asia

Beijing's increase in military spending reflects an overall slowdown in the economy but keeps pace with the fast-changing trend in defence spending across the world.

Business

Chinese EV maker BYD announces share sale, floats Tesla collaboration

The electric vehicle maker has launched Hong Kong’s biggest listing in four years as it seeks cash for overseas expansion.

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China’s political advisory body opens annual session in Beijing

The weeklong event, attended by around 5,000 delegates, is used by the Chinese Communist Party to outline its policies for the year.

Economy

Markets slide as Trump confirms tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

US President Donald Trump said he would proceed with planned tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China, causing a broad selloff in US stock markets.

Thailand

Thailand criticised for deporting at least 40 Uyghurs to China

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the move 'runs counter to the Thai people's longstanding tradition of protection for the most vulnerable'.

Destinations

Why an unusual mountain in China has become a tourist sensation

Tourists are flocking to Yichang in China to witness the viral rock formation sensation of 'Puppy Mountain'.