Europe News China won't 'sit back and watch' if EU slaps tariffs on electric cars Brussels worries that the steady rise in imported Chinese electric vehicles could trigger an irreparable loss of competitiveness in the growing sector. 30/05/2024
Business Chinese EV makers planning quiet takeover of the European market Chinese EVs have a competitive edge when it comes to their European counterparts because they cost less and offer more features as standard. 30/05/2024
Europe News Could a left-nationalist party emerge in the next EU parliament? Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond. 30/05/2024
China Euroviews. The bonds that bind: Our adversarial sovereign bond habit No one is obligated to help China fund its war machine. The decision to buy Chinese sovereign bonds should reside with informed investors, Elaine Dezenski and Joshua Birenbaum write. 29/05/2024
Economy IMF upbeat on China's economic forecast but warns reform still needed The projections come as Beijing powers ahead with recovery efforts to lift itself from a prolonged property crisis. 29/05/2024
No Comment Taiwan legislature passes pro-China changes Taiwan's opposition-controlled legislature, led by the Nationalist Party, passed changes increasing its budgetary control, including over defense spending, seen as favoring China. 28/05/2024
Mobility VivaTech 2024: Safer EV batteries and flying taxis on show in Paris Transport companies are presenting their latest innovations at the VivaTech. On land and in the air, the trends are electrification and autonomy. 25/05/2024
No Comment G7 Financial meeting in Italy G7 Leaders aim to unlock Russian funds, confront China’s trade policies 24/05/2024
Nature What is animal diplomacy and which countries use it? In the latest example of animal diplomacy, Malaysia plans to give orangutans to trading partners including the EU, India and China. 24/05/2024
Europe Decoded What Europe needs to know about Taiwan's new president William Lai, Taiwan's new president, has vowed to strike more investment deals, support Ukraine and partner up with other democracies. 23/05/2024
Business BMW and Jaguar slammed for importing banned Chinese parts and cars The parts are mostly LAN transformers, imported from Sichuan Jingweida Technology Group (JWD) which allegedly uses forced Uyghur labour. 21/05/2024
No Comment Taiwan's new president calls out China in inauguration speech “My fellow citizens, as we pursue the ideal of peace, we must not harbour any delusions," Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te said after being sworn into office. 20/05/2024
Taiwan Taiwan's new president warns against China's annexation goals William Lai has been inaugurated as Taiwan's new president, promising to deepen ties with other democracies around the world. 20/05/2024
China Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine war and their 'no limits' partnership Russia's number one and his Chinese counterpart have pledged to deepen their ties as both increasingly confront the West. 17/05/2024
No Comment WATCH: Putin gets red-carpet welcome in Beijing Russia's president met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Thursday as the two pledged to deepen already close ties. 16/05/2024
Taiwan Euroviews. In the 'WHO blockade' of Taiwan, everyone is a loser If it had been left to public health experts to decide, perhaps Taiwan’s participation in the WHO would have long been settled as a non-issue, Ambassador Roy Lee writes. 16/05/2024
China 'We are grateful': Putin thanks China for Ukraine peace initiatives The authoritarian leaders aim to underscore their unity during a two-day state visit. 16/05/2024
Health news Chinese crackdown on screen time for children shows promising results China's measures - including screen time restrictions - have led to a decrease in daily sedentary behaviour among children, according to a new UK study. 14/05/2024
Tech News US and China to hold talks on AI risks and safety Governments view AI as crucial for national security and economic growth. 13/05/2024
Europe News Chinese students in the EU targeted amid Beijing’s crackdown - report Overseas Chinese students are being snooped on in Europe and their families harassed in retaliation for their activism, a new report by Amnesty International says. 13/05/2024