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Could Orbán face consequences for his world tour?

The Hungarian autocrat has popped up in in Kyiv, Moscow, and Beijing just as his country takes over the presidency of the Council of the EU. But to what end?

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China's EV exports slow in June as EU imposes tariffs

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) exports grew at a slower pace in June due to the EU’s new tariffs on Chinese EV imports. However, this impact may only be temporary, according to industry officials.

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EU confirms steep tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles

Brussels accuses Beijing of lavishing its car-makers with enormous amounts of subsidies that lead to artificially low prices and unfair competition.

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Putin and Xi meet at Central Asian summit in show of deepening ties

Ever-closer collaboration between Russia, China and other countries has caused increased concern for NATO and Western powers.

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China leads global generative AI patent filings, report finds

A UN report has found that China filed six times more patent findings than the US.

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UN adopts Chinese resolution for equal AI opportunities

The United Nations General Assembly adopted a Chinese resolution with US support to close the widening AI gap between rich and poor countries

Business

BYD may overtake Tesla to become the biggest EV seller in Europe

The Chinese carmaker BYD reported record sales in the second quarter, likely overtaking Tesla to become the biggest electric car seller globally, particularly in Europe and China.

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Chinese and Polish Presidents meet for bilateral talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda in Beijing on Monday.

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Tensions escalate in South China Sea as China clashes with Philippines

Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.

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Journalist and activist in China’s first #MeToo case jailed

Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing helped spark China’s first #MeToo case in 2018. Working as a freelance journalist, Huang publicised allegations of sexual harassment made by a graduate student against her Ph.D. supervisor at one of China’s most prestigious universities.

Business

China hits back at EU tariff hike on electric vehicles

Now that Europe has announced tariffs on China-made electric cars, the continent is bracing to see if the other shoe drops.

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What Brussels found when it probed Chinese subsidies and electric cars

China-made electric vehicles will soon be subject to additional tariffs when they are brought into the European Union's borderless market.

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EU to slap extra tariffs on Chinese electric cars

The European Commission's anti-subsidy inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles has been described as one of the most consequential of its kind.

Economy

Why are European countries fighting to get Chinese EV factories?

EU countries are offering incentives such as tax breaks, an easing of regulations in designated zones and support for battery factories to Chinese EV makers.

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Archaeologists uncover Tang Dynasty murals in ancient Taiyuan tomb

Dating back to the 7th to 10th centuries, these murals depict scenes of everyday life, including working scenes, images of horses and camels, and guardian-like figures under trees.

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WATCH: Demonstrators mark Tiananmen Square massacre anniversary

On 4 June 1989, Chinese troops opened fire on pro-democracy protesters in Beijing, leaving hundreds, if not thousands dead.

Europe Decoded

Your essential guide to the EU probe into Chinese electric cars

The European Commission is close to announcing a decision on its inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles, which has become a litmus test in the West's years-long efforts to confront Beijing's unfair practices.

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Serbia's ruling Progressive Party claims victory in municipal election

Skirmishes between police and opposition supporters were reported in some areas amid claims the SNS had set up illicit 'call centres' to rally supporters to vote for them. One opposition coalition leader slammed the vote as marked by "abuse of the media, fake news and hate speech".

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. When it comes to genomics, de-risking with China is not enough

This is not about stoking the flames of techno-protectionism, but about safeguarding the fundamental rights to privacy, security, and ethical governance in the face of real and present dangers, five MEPs write.

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Far-right parties aim to influence young voters through social media

Many populist or far-right parties want to attract the younger generation to join their elders and reject traditional parties.