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Euroviews. What can Brussels learn from China's generative AI regulation?

If the EU is prudent, it could choose to adopt two specific requirements from China’s draft law on generative AI: prohibit the use of copyright-protected content and personal data for training AI models without consent, Dr Kris Shrishak writes.

Russia

Russian prime minister heading to Beijing for talks next week

Since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has become increasingly reliant on China for economic and diplomatic support.

Japan

Ukraine war high on agenda as G7 leaders land in Hiroshima for meeting

World leaders landed Thursday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with Russia’s war in Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda.

China

Xi hosts Central Asian leaders as China looks to expand reach eastward

China's trade with Central Asian countries reached €64 billion in 2022 and rose by 22 per cent in the first quarter of this year.

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China

China asks embassies to avoid pro-Ukraine 'propaganda'

China has asked foreign embassies to remove "political propaganda" to "avoid causing disputes between countries".

Culture news

China comedy group fined almost €2 million for joke about the military

Have you heard the one about two stray dogs? A quip comparing the Chinese military's behaviour to man's best friend has left Chinese comedian Li Haoshi with a big fine to pay.

Climate

Is the EU the only place on Earth that has reduced its emissions?

French President Emmanuel Macron believes the 27 member bloc has already done more than other major economies to reduce emissions. Is it true?

Taiwan

'Another Cold War': Former UK PM warns of China threat

Liz Truss praised her successor Rishi Sunak for describing China as “the biggest long-term threat to Britain”.

World News

Amnesty says executions at highest level since 2017

According to Amnesty International, an official total of 883 people were executed across 20 countries in 2022, marking a rise of 53% compared to figures for 2021 .

Italy

Italy abandons the 'Belt and Road' initiative

The scheme is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in more than 150 countries and international organizations.

Europe Decoded

EU sanctions on Russia face the next frontier

The EU is discussing plans to chase after those suspected of helping Russia evade international sanctions.

Germany

Diplo-spat: Germany and China agree to disagree on Russian sanctions

The foreign ministers of Germany and China discussed possible EU sanctions on companies found trading with Russia, particularly in potential military components. Annalena Baerbock said the aggressor in the conflict, Russia, should not be dealt with on the same terms as the victim, Ukraine.

World News

Euroviews. We should set the record straight on Interpol and its Red Notices

Anyone who claims our organisation is not treating Red Notices with the utmost due diligence is deliberately ignoring the facts, Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock writes.

China

China's Foreign Minister in Europe to mediate in Russia's Ukraine war

China's foreign minister Qin Gang visits Europe to meet his counterparts as his country seeks to act as mediators in Russia's war in Ukraine.

Europe News

EU preparing sanctions for countries that help Russia evade penalties

After 10 rounds of sanctions against Russia, the EU is turning its focus on enforcement and circumvention.

Europe News

'If we don't support Ukraine, it'll fall in a matter of days': Borrell

Speaking in Florence, Josep Borrell reflected on the transformational changes that have swept the EU since the Kremlin launched the invasion of Ukraine.

Europe News

Protecting Taiwan is a 'life-and-death matter,' warns Taipei's envoy

Speaking to Euronews, Remus Li-Kuo Chen predicted "devastating and catastrophic repercussions" if the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is altered.

Food and Drink

Americans discovered British Chinese food and they're freaking out

Americans have discovered British Chinese food and they’re in shock. They’re also missing out on the history of an immigrant community adapting a food to create something unique.

Europe News

China votes for UN resolution with reference to Russia's 'aggression'

The resolution is not centred on the Ukraine war and instead calls for greater cooperation between the UN and the Council of Europe.

Health news

Air pollution linked to dangerous heart conditions in major study

Using data from 2,025 hospitals in China, researchers found air pollution raises the risk of irregular heartbeat.

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