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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 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 May 2024
Europe News Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe? The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements. 9 May 2024
Europe News Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary on European tour China's leader is anticipated to solidify several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further cementing Beijing's economic presence in the region. 9 May 2024
China Trade is at the heart of EU-China relations, experts say A renewed focus on Beijing comes amid Chinese President Xi Jinping's European tour, at a time when China-EU ties are strained. 8 May 2024
Serbia China and Serbia deepen ties with trade agreement green light Electric vehicles will play a key role in China's strategy in the Balkans. 8 May 2024
Europe News Xi kicks off Serbia visit on Chinese Embassy bombing anniversary The missile strike in Belgrade in 1999 — which Washington claimed was a mistake — took place during NATO's intervention over Kosovo. 8 May 2024
Europe News Xi calls for global ceasefire during Paris Olympics Trade issues topped the agenda, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warning, "For trade to be fair, access to each other's markets also needs to be reciprocal." 7 May 2024
Earth News China dominating soaring global clean tech industry EU’s goal to increase domestic manufacturing capacity for net-zero technologies faces stiff competition from China. 6 May 2024
Economy Macron and Xi talk trade on visit to Paris amid subsidy spat Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his official state visit to France as tensions over electric vehicles and state subsidies simmer. 6 May 2024
No Comment Highway collapse in southern China kills at least 36 people The ground beneath the highway appeared to have caved in, along with the section of the road above it. 3 May 2024
Space China sends probe to collect samples from far side of the Moon China has dispatched lunar probe Chang'e-6 to the far side of the Moon where it will collect samples to return to Earth. 3 May 2024
USA Biden calls Japan and India 'xenophobic' countries in latest gaffe The US president was attempting to contrast the countries with his own on immigration. 2 May 2024