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Economy

Why is the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank significant?

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is holding its 10th Annual Meeting of Board of Governors from June 24 to 26 in Beijing.

India

India refuses to sign SCO statement over claims of pro-Pakistan bias

Tensions flared at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit as India refused to endorse a joint statement over claims it favoured Pakistan.

Business

AIIB elects former anti-corruption official as new president

Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by the group’s board of governors.

Japan

Japan conducts first missile test on its own territory

Around 300 soldiers took part in the exercise by the Ground Self-Defence Force's 1st Artillery Brigade with a missile fired at an unmanned boat around 40 kilometres off of the coast.

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Europe News

China calls for efforts to defuse tensions over Strait of Hormuz

Chinese foreign affairs spokesperson issued an appeal during a press briefing in Beijing following US calls for China to intervene with Iran on the vital global waterway.

Europe News

Von der Leyen's return as China hawk ends talk of diplomatic reset

Von der Leyen's hawkish intervention at the G7 summit has dented hopes of a diplomatic reset between the EU and China.

Culture news

Ancient ‘Dragon Man’ DNA reveals mysterious human relative

New research has found that a skull from a mysterious human relative nicknamed “Dragon Man” belongs to an extinct archaic species known as the Denisovans. Here's everything you need to know.

Economy

Could China’s rare earth pivot ease strain on the automotive sector?

China has approved some rare earth export licences, offering slight relief to strained global supply chains. Yet with shipments still down sharply and licensing opaque, Europe's auto sector remains exposed to Beijing’s strategic resource grip.

Taiwan

China sends dozens of planes across central line in Taiwan Strait

The move came shortly after a British warship crossed the strait, an act welcomed by Taiwan but condemned by Beijing as provocative.

Europe in Motion

Nuclear weapons: Which country's arsenal is growing fastest?

Most dangerous point since 'end of Cold War', experts say, as all nine nuclear powers strengthened their arsenals in 2024.

Kazakhstan

China outpaces rivals in Central Asia with new deals

At the second China-Central Asia Summit, leaders of six states came together to reaffirm their commitment to working closely on all sectors of economy, as Beijing pledged 1.5 billion yuan (€182 million) for the region’s development.

Europe News

China hits back at von der Leyen's 'baseless, biased' speech at G7

The much-speculated EU-China reset looks in trouble after both sides exchanged sharp accusations in the last few days.

Europe News

Von der Leyen blasts China's 'blackmail' in appeal to Trump at G7

During the G7 summit, Ursula von der Leyen said the source of "the biggest collective problem" in the global trading system dates back to China's accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001.

Kazakhstan

Rosatom and CNNC to spearhead Kazakhstan’s nuclear return

Kazakhstan, one of the world’s top uranium producers, currently relies mostly on coal-fired plants for power, alongside hydropower and a growing renewables sector.

Economy

Trump says US has reached a trade deal with China

Beijing will supply the US with rare earths and magnets while the US will allow Chinese students to attend its colleges and universities.

China

Hong Kong warns people over mobile game 'advocating armed revolution'

Hong Kong authorities have said people who download or share the game Reversed Front: Bonfire could be prosecuted under national security laws.

USA

US and China agree on trade framework after talks in London

The London talks are the latest in the two countries’ joint efforts to find a middle ground to resolve a trade dispute which threatens to plunge the world into recession and economic instability.

Economy

China says its exports to the US have plummeted ahead of trade talks

China's total exports rose less-than-expected year-on-year, while exports to the US dropped sharply.

Tech News

Why drone lessons from Ukraine are key to defending Taiwan from China

"I believe if there is any country that can stop China, Taiwan might be one of them, but it has to be collective actions with our partners. So we can't do this alone," a Taiwanese Legislator told Euronews Next.

Europe News

Commission strengthens imports monitoring amid fear of trade diversion

The Commission aims to protect against trade diversion at a time when Chinese customs data indicate a rise in exports to the EU.

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