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Two Chinese-British dual nationals jailed in dissident spying case

The sweeping National Security Law, which severely curtailed freedoms in Hong Kong, contributed to years of strained ties between Beijing and London.

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These are the world’s best skylines – and number one is in China

Asia dominated the list, with eight spots making the top 10 across China, Malaysia and Japan.

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EU leaders meet to discuss Ukraine, China shock and €2 trillion budget

Russia's war on Ukraine, unfair Chinese competition and the next long-term budget top the agenda of the EU summit.

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G7 summit: Macron hails 'turning point' on Ukraine among allies

"There was a turning point, there was definitely an Évian moment regarding Ukraine," Emmanuel Macron said at the end of the G7 summit.

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Athens classics summit targets modern crises with ancient philosophy

In partnership with CICC

The Second World Conference of Classics in Athens has concluded with the adoption of a joint declaration, establishing a structured framework to apply Greco-Roman and Chinese philosophical traditions to contemporary geopolitical and technological crises.

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Charting the Path Forward: AIIB President Zou Jiayi on Sustainable Infrastructure in Asia and Beyond

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After visiting 15 member economies, AIIB President Zou Jiayi heard a clear call to scale up impact. Highlighting projects that improve lives, she reaffirmed AIIB’s commitment to sustainable infrastructure, innovation, integrity and multilateral cooperation across Asia and beyond.

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China claims 'spy sea turtles' are studying its coastline

Beijing claims foreign intelligence agencies are attaching tracking and monitoring devices to sea creatures to gather information that could expose weaknesses in China's coastal defences.

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China tests AI robot cleaners in homes

China is testing AI robot cleaners in Beijing homes, where machines assist human cleaners in early trials focused on data collection and domestic tasks.

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Scientists discover where whales go to die

A newly discovered whale graveyard in the southeastern Indian Ocean is providing scientists with a rare glimpse into how marine life can thrive for millions of years at great depths.

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Hong Kong charges seven people over massive fire that killed 168

The massive blaze, which engulfed seven of the eight high-rise apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court estate in November, prompted a months-long investigation into the cause.

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‘If China attacks Taiwan, you will be affected too,’ Taiwan warns EU

Euronews Next sat down with Taiwan’s deputy foreign minister Wu Chih-chung in an exclusive interview to talk about the silicon shield and why the world cannot afford to ignore the political tensions.

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Xi Jinping meets Kim Jong Un as China and North Korea tighten alliance

China's President travelled to North Korea for the first time in seven years, underscoring the strategic importance of ties between the two neighbours.

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China's Xi vows 'new heights' in North Korea ties during rare visit

It was Xi's first visit to North Korea in seven years. Xi and Kim last met in Beijing in September after viewing a military parade alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin and other foreign leaders.

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Le Havre: 38,000 pairs of fake trainers smashed to pieces

Seized in 2011 in containers from China, almost 38,000 pairs of fake trainers have been destroyed in Le Havre after years of legal wrangling, highlighting the scale of counterfeiting in France.

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Plan to curb China's growing influence in EU ports takes shape

A draft document seen by Euronews shows that EU transport ministers are preparing guidance for member states on how to assess foreign investment in EU ports and apply controls to counter China's influence.

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Hong Kong proposes city's leader decide national security offences

After massive democracy protests rocked the Asian financial hub in 2019, Beijing imposed a national security law that has been used to arrest many leading activists.

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Von der Leyen warned about China. Europe didn't listen. Will it now?

Three years ago, Ursula von der Leyen set an assertive tone in a landmark speech about EU-China relations. Today, she is on the verge of turning her words into action. But a formidable challenge remains in her way.

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Xi Jinping set for North Korea trip, the first visit since 2019

The trip comes just weeks after Xi separately hosted US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing.

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Beijing slams US comments on Tiananmen Square crackdown as 'smear'

On 4 June 1989, the Chinese government sent troops and tanks to crush protests calling for political reform in and around the central square in the capital Beijing.

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Half of Belgium sees the US as a bigger adversary than China

According to a recent poll, over 50 percent of Belgians view the US as an adversary. Meanwhile, only 40% to 44% perceive China as a rival.