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Nature

Biodiversity is vital for all life on Earth: How can we protect it?

In partnership with China Global Television Network (CGTN)

The first part of the UN biodiversity summit in Kunming, China is underway. To mark the event, Euronews and CGTN (China Global Television Network) together with leading experts and analysts, debated the latest efforts to protect nature worldwide.

Euronews Debates

Euronews debates how Europe and China should preserve biodiversity

In partnership with China Global Television Network (CGTN)

The first part of the UN biodiversity summit in Kunming, China is underway. To mark the event, Euronews and CGTN (China Global Television Network) together with leading experts and analysts, debated the latest efforts to protect nature worldwide.

Taiwan

Taiwan 'won't take path laid out by China', President says

Surveys show the Taiwanese overwhelmingly favour their current de-facto independent state and strongly reject unification with China.

China

China's Xi calls for peaceful reunification with Taiwan

Taiwan and China split in 1949 amid civil war, with the then ruling Nationalist Party fleeing to the island as Mao Zedong's Communists swept to power on the mainland.

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Switzerland

US-China-Taiwan tensions rise amid Chinese air incursions

Senior US and Chinese officials met in Switzerland on Wednesday, as the two countries find themselves at odds on a variety of issues, including Taiwan and trade.

China

Taiwan condemns China after fighter jets enter defence zone

On Saturday Taiwan reported the largest ever number of Chinese military jets to cross into its defence zone.

Nature

The great wall of bees: Watch China’s daredevil beekeepers in action

Beekeepers in China’s Shennongjia Nature Reserve have to clamber on top of their hives on a vertical cliff face to collect honey.

Ukraine

Should Ukraine take Chinese cash for its huge roads upgrade project?

As talks with the International Monetary Fund stall, is it a good idea for China to fill Ukraine's funding vacuum?

Money

'Whales' make Europe the world's new cryptocurrency capital

The continent saw rapid growth in crypto transactions over the last year, fuelled in part by large investors looking for returns in the decentralised finance market.

Mobility

Your next electric car will likely be a Chinese make. Here's why

While the average price of an EV in Europe has increased by a third, in China, the cost of a new electric car has almost halved.

Tech News

Lithuania wants to ban Chinese phones from its government departments

The Baltic state is doubling down after its defence ministry told consumers to "throw away" their Chinese-made smartphones last week.

Money

China gets even tougher on cryptos by making transactions illegal

Following the announcement by the People’s Bank of China on Friday, Bitcoin's value shed around 4.5 per cent.

Tech News

Xiaomi slams Lithuania report that says its devices censor users

Lithuania advised people to throw away their Xiaomi smartphones after a report found one of their mobiles had built-in censorship capabilities.

Destinations

Drone Photo Award winners take travel photography to new heights

We take a look at some of the most jaw-dropping shots of the world from this year’s Drone Photo Awards winners.

Tech News

'Throw away your Chinese phone,' says Lithuania in new report

A report by the country's cyber security agency found that one Chinese smartphone had built-in censorship tech that could detect terms like "Free Tibet".

China

Evergrande to pay interest on small part of €250 billion debts

Traders are anxiously waiting to see if Beijing will rescue the private group if Evergrande and lenders can’t agree on how to handle its debts.

Tech News

Evergrande: What will happen if the property giant collapses?

The Chinese property group has sparked fears it could default on its €240 billion debts, but analysts say it's unlikely to cause a global crisis.

Green News

Will China ever build an underwater train all the way to the US?

The project would allow travellers to get to North America in just two days.

Money

The value of cryptocurrencies has plummeted again. Here's why

Concerns over the spillover risk to the global economy from Chinese property group Evergrande's troubles tide over into the cryptos. But that's not the only reason.

Tech News

Chinese kids can have 40 minutes of TikTok a day - as a treat

Under-14s in China will be restricted by a new "youth mode" according to app owner ByteDance, which said the move was aimed at protecting the young online.

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