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NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

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Protests roar around the world against China's authorities

New York City, Hong Kong and Istanbul saw protesters walk the street to denounce China's repressive policies

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China's Xi and EU's Michel call for Ukraine de-escalation at meeting

The meeting between the two men in Beijing lasted more than three hours and also touched upon human rights, Taiwan, trade relations and climate change.

Crossing Cultures

How Chinese porcelain inspired Europe’s own pottery

A co-production with CGTN

16th-century Chinese potters in Jingdezhen made the finest porcelain, a magical material never seen before. Only they knew the production process - a closely guarded secret. But over time Dutch potters began crafting their own precious blue and white ceramics.

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China

COVID protesters and riot police clash in China's fifth biggest city

Riot police in white hazmat suits clashed with protestors in the Chinese manufacturing hub Guangzhou on Tuesday night.

China

UK PM slams Beijing as tensions mount over journalist attack claims

Accredited BBC journalist Ed Lawrence was arrested at a Covid-19 lockdown protest in Shanghai and detained for several hours.

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Hundreds of protesters call for end to China’s zero-COVID policy

Protesters gather in Beijing, waving blank sheets of paper and calling for an end to China’s zero-COVID-19 policy in a rare outpouring of public anger against the state.

China

Chinese authorities ease some anti-virus rules amid growing unrest

Security forces in China continued to detain civilians on Monday after protests flared up across the country last weekend. Demonstrators are calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns and for President Xi Jinping to resign. While some measures have eased, China’s zero-tolerance policy still stands.

Europe News

Charles Michel to visit Beijing as EU tries to adapt China policy

The meeting between Michel and Xi Jinping comes at a "critical juncture", an EU official said.

China

China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record

Pandemic lockdowns are expanding across China as the number of new COVID-19 cases rose by 31,444 on Thursday. The daily caseload has been steadily increasing. Meanwhile authorities reported China’s first COVID-19 deaths in six months this week, bringing the total to 5,232.

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Beatings and arrests as police face iPhone workers' protests in China

Videos on Chinese social media appeared to show thousands of people in masks facing rows of police in white protective suits with plastic riot shields.

China

Dozens killed in industrial facility blaze in Chinese city of Anyang

China has a history of industrial accidents caused by lax regard for safety measures fueled by rising competition and abetted by corruption among officials.

Green News

The US is mining more lithium. What does that mean for the planet?

The US currently has only one operational lithium mine. That could soon change, with multiple new projects in development across the country.

China

China announces first COVID-19 death in almost six months

China says its tough approach has paid off in much lower numbers of cases and deaths than in other countries.

Green News

Here are 5 key things that happened on day nine of COP27

Negotiations are still slow but there was a glimmer of hope today as the US and China agreed to resume cooperation on climate issues.

Green News

US and China to resume some cooperation on climate change

Joe Biden and Xi Jinping have indicated that they will “empower key senior officials” on areas of cooperation - including dealing with the climate crisis.

Ukraine

Ukraine war: What you need to know today

These are the six latest developments in the Ukraine war.

My Europe Series

Europe is fretting over China owning key EU infrastructure. Here's why

Chinese companies have over the past decade invested in EU ports and airports, but also electrical companies and telecommunications.

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MEPs back rules to curb access for subsidised foreign companies

MEPs back rules to curb access for subsidised foreign companies.

Travel News

Global air traffic is up to three-quarters of pre-pandemic levels

Travellers have returned to the skies as the last COVID-19 border restrictions have eased.

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