More about this topic

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.

01/05/2023

No Comment

Watch: South Korea's President sings "American Pie"

From discussing nuclear war to belting out a beloved hit: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's White House visit ended on a high note when he sang Don McLean's "American Pie" to great applause.

28/04/2023

Ukraine

China is 'always on the side of peace' Xi tells Zelenskyy on call

This was the first time the two leaders have spoken since the start of the Russian invasion on 24 February 2022.

26/04/2023

World News

Europe's military spending soars, fuelled by Ukraine war

Western and Central European states spent some €313 billion on their military forces last year, according to SIPRI.

24/04/2023

Europe News

Beijing in damage control after ambassador's controversial remarks

The Chinese government was forced to clarify the controversial comments made by its ambassador to France.

24/04/2023

World News

India set to overtake China to top the world population league table

India is overtaking China to become the world's biggest country by population. Both China and India have more than 1.4 billion people, and combined they make up more than a third of the world's 8 billion people.

19/04/2023

Europe News

China's divide-and-conquer tactics already 'in action': von der Leyen

Speaking before MEPs, Ursula von der Leyen urged EU countries to come up with a new unified strategy on how to deal with China.

18/04/2023

USA

Two men arrested over secret Chinese 'police station' in New York

The two men are accused of having helped to set up and lead a pro-Beijing government cell aimed at intimidating Chinese dissidents living in the US through social media.

18/04/2023

Culture news

China celebrates Water-sprinkling festival for first time since Covid

Huge crowds gather in China's southwestern province of Yunnan to celebrate the country's annual water sprinkling festival. The event was held for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19.

17/04/2023

China

China hails 'new era' of Russia relations

The Chinese Defence Minister praised his country's "strong ties" with Moscow on Sunday.

17/04/2023

Ukraine

'Unprecedented bloody battles' in Bakhmut: reports

Russia's Defence Ministry on Sunday claimed that units from the Wagner mercenary group had captured two neighbourhoods in the embattled eastern city.

17/04/2023

Brussels, My Love?

Watch: Are European countries united on EU-China relations?

In this edition of Brussels, my love, we take a look at the EU stance on China and ask if the Pentagon war leaks are keeping people in Brussels awake at night.

15/04/2023

Tech News

This state has become the first in the US to completely ban TikTok

TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has already been restricted in several countries, particularly on government devices.

15/04/2023

Europe News

Europe's week: Macron's comments about Taiwan reveal EU division

In our weekly programme we follow the outcome of the French president's official visit to China.

14/04/2023

Culture news

Take a look at the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023

We've curated a photo gallery of the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2023. From breathaking aerial shots of frozen Polish lakes to adorable black bear cubs in North Carolina, get ready to be transported to a world of beauty and wonder.

14/04/2023

China

Germany asks Beijing to stop Russia’s war in Ukraine

Pressure is growing on China to use its influence on the Kremlin to end the fighting.

14/04/2023

Iran

China turbocharging crackdown on Iranian women, say experts

Chinese technology and support are contributing to women's treatment as "second-class citizens" and "propping up" the regime, according to analysts.

14/04/2023

Europe Decoded

Explained: Why the EU doesn't consider Taiwan a sovereign country

Despite lucrative trade ties and shared democratic values, the EU does not have official diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

13/04/2023

Europe News

Macron's comments on EU 'strategic autonomy' spark disagreement

The French president's comments about Taiwan have sparked controversy among his European counterparts.

13/04/2023

Taiwan

China 'harasses' Taiwan with military manoeuvres

On Wednesday, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said it tracked 35 flights by the People's Liberation Army warplanes within the last 24 hours, and eight navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island.

13/04/2023