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TikTok ban upheld by US Supreme Court unless sold by Chinese owners

TikTok is facing a ban in the United States on Sunday after the country's Supreme Court upheld a federal law to shut it down or force its sale.

Economy

Strong exports help China hit economic growth targets for 2024

Exports have surged as companies and consumers rush to beat potential US tariff hikes. However, some economists say China's economy is growing at a slower pace than official estimates show.

Business

European luxury stocks rally as Richemont posts record quarterly sales

Richemont reported strong quarterly results, driven by festival sales, despite ongoing weak demand in China. The robust earnings lifted rival share prices, buoying the European luxury sector on Thursday.

World News

Japan formally inaugurates independent mission to NATO

NATO has deepened its links with Japan and three other Indo-Pacific partners, Australia, New Zealand and South Korea, though not as part of the military alliance.

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Business

Global electric vehicle sales surge as China demand boosts growth

While China and North America maintained their robust electric vehicle sales growth, European EV sales floundered, as Germany faces mounting political and economic changes.

Health news

EU finds evidence of discrimination against medtech firms in China

Findings of a Commission’s investigation revealed China has systematically discriminated against imported medical devices in public procurement, the EU is now weighing countermeasures.

Economy

China's December exports beat estimates as higher US tariffs loom

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and close some loopholes that exporters now use to sell their products more cheaply in the US.

Europe News

UK's Rachel Reeves in China in bid to reset economic ties

Officials said Prime Minister Starmer wants a 'pragmatic' approach to working with Beijing on global stability, climate change and the transition to clean energy.

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The world's largest ice and snow theme park

The northeastern Chinese city hosts the 26th edition of Harbin Ice and Snow World, the world's largest ice and snow theme park.

Europe News

EU firms forced to 'silo' operations in China, harming competitiveness

The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warned that the trend could accelerate deglobalisation and reduce global economic growth.

Europe in Motion

What is the state of trade relations between EU and China?

Despite trade disputes over electric vehicles and dairy products, the EU remains China’s largest trading partner, with mechanical appliances and electrical equipment being the most traded goods.

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Ice and snow turn into ephemeral sculptural splendour in Chinese city

The ice sculpture competition in Harbin, China, is a centrepiece of the winter season and a major draw for international tourists.

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Deadly earthquake hits Tibet as rescuers continue to search

On Tuesday 7 January, an earthquake measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale struck an outlying district of the city of Shigatse in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China.

Europeans' Stories

Factories from China spark geopolitical debates in Europe

Chinese companies are investing massively in Hungary.

Business

Chinese EV giant BYD beats domestic players to hit record 2024 sales

Electric vehicle company BYD has announced record sales for the last year, boosted by rising Chinese demand, as well as government trade-in deals.

Business

Chinese jet maker ramps up efforts to push Airbus and Boeing out

China’s state-owned aircraft producer, Comac, is already being used by some of the country’s biggest airlines, and has plans to expand further in southeast Asian markets, before eyeing Western markets.

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After the Dragon, China prepares for the Year of the Snake

In China, the Year of the Snake will begin on 29 January 2025.

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Eco-friendly fireworks light up sky for New Year celebrations in China

The Chinese city of Liuyang, known as the "Hometown of Fireworks," hosted a special edition of its Saturday night fireworks display on 28 December to celebrate the New Year.

USA

US Treasury says it was hacked by China in ‘major incident’

The US Treasury says Chinese hackers remotely accessed workstations and documents in what they labelled a ‘major cyber incident’.

Tech News

Donald Trump asks Supreme Court to pause potential TikTok ban

The Biden administration has argued in court that TikTok poses a national security risk due to its connections to China.