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Culture news

‘3 Body Problem’ provides many questions but little intrigue.

Netflix’s TV series adaptation of Liu Cixin’s successful sci-fi novel ‘The Three-Body Problem’ is a disappointingly dull mystery box that won’t leave you wanting more.

22/03/2024

Tech News

Lawmakers in Germany call for TikTok ban to be considered

Some German MPs on a parliamentary intelligence board think the country should consider a harder stance on TikTok.

22/03/2024

Business

Where do European banks stand in the ranking for strongest brands?

The world’s most valuable brand owner is Chinese ICBC bank and it is worth more than Slovenia's GDP. Meanwhile, Europeans are behind and Russia's lenders continue to plummet.

22/03/2024

Design

In Pictures: Huawei's R&D campus and Chinese 'European' villages

Why does China have so many areas designed to look like European destinations? From Paris to Oxford or Bruges, several historic sites have been replicated in a celebration of European architectural culture.

20/03/2024

Business

Doing business in China getting tougher, European business group says

The study echoes concerns that have been raised by European and US companies operating in China. Foreign investment fell 8% last year from a year earlier as companies recalibrated their commitments in the world’s second-largest economy.

20/03/2024

Destinations

Why China should be at the top of your 2024 bucket list

Packed with culture, cuisines and futuristic cities, now is the time to visit China for an unforgettable holiday this year.

18/03/2024

Climate

Bad news for smokers: El Niño is coming for tobacco

Farmers are predicted to lose 20% of their income leaving many to rely on food aid.

13/03/2024

Tech News

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.

13/03/2024

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.

13/03/2024

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.

12/03/2024

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.

07/03/2024

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.

05/03/2024

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.

05/03/2024

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.

01/03/2024

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.

01/03/2024

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.

28/02/2024

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.

26/02/2024

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.

22/02/2024

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.

21/02/2024

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.

20/02/2024