Now playing Next Russia Russian prime minister heading to Beijing for talks next week Since its invasion of Ukraine, Russia has become increasingly reliant on China for economic and diplomatic support. 19/05/2023
Now playing Next Japan Ukraine war high on agenda as G7 leaders land in Hiroshima for meeting World leaders landed Thursday for a Group of Seven meeting in Hiroshima, the site of the world’s first atomic bomb attack, with Russia’s war in Ukraine expected to be high on the agenda. 18/05/2023
Now playing Next China Xi hosts Central Asian leaders as China looks to expand reach eastward China's trade with Central Asian countries reached €64 billion in 2022 and rose by 22 per cent in the first quarter of this year. 18/05/2023
Now playing Next China China asks embassies to avoid pro-Ukraine 'propaganda' China has asked foreign embassies to remove "political propaganda" to "avoid causing disputes between countries". 18/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news China comedy group fined almost €2 million for joke about the military Have you heard the one about two stray dogs? A quip comparing the Chinese military's behaviour to man's best friend has left Chinese comedian Li Haoshi with a big fine to pay. 17/05/2023
Now playing Next Climate Is the EU the only place on Earth that has reduced its emissions? French President Emmanuel Macron believes the 27 member bloc has already done more than other major economies to reduce emissions. Is it true? 17/05/2023
Now playing Next Taiwan 'Another Cold War': Former UK PM warns of China threat Liz Truss praised her successor Rishi Sunak for describing China as “the biggest long-term threat to Britain”. 17/05/2023
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Now playing Next Italy Italy abandons the 'Belt and Road' initiative The scheme is a global infrastructure development strategy adopted by the Chinese government in 2013 to invest in more than 150 countries and international organizations. 12/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded EU sanctions on Russia face the next frontier The EU is discussing plans to chase after those suspected of helping Russia evade international sanctions. 11/05/2023
Now playing Next Germany Diplo-spat: Germany and China agree to disagree on Russian sanctions The foreign ministers of Germany and China discussed possible EU sanctions on companies found trading with Russia, particularly in potential military components. Annalena Baerbock said the aggressor in the conflict, Russia, should not be dealt with on the same terms as the victim, Ukraine. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. We should set the record straight on Interpol and its Red Notices Anyone who claims our organisation is not treating Red Notices with the utmost due diligence is deliberately ignoring the facts, Interpol Secretary General Jürgen Stock writes. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next China China's Foreign Minister in Europe to mediate in Russia's Ukraine war China's foreign minister Qin Gang visits Europe to meet his counterparts as his country seeks to act as mediators in Russia's war in Ukraine. 08/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU preparing sanctions for countries that help Russia evade penalties After 10 rounds of sanctions against Russia, the EU is turning its focus on enforcement and circumvention. 08/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News 'If we don't support Ukraine, it'll fall in a matter of days': Borrell Speaking in Florence, Josep Borrell reflected on the transformational changes that have swept the EU since the Kremlin launched the invasion of Ukraine. 05/05/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Protecting Taiwan is a 'life-and-death matter,' warns Taipei's envoy Speaking to Euronews, Remus Li-Kuo Chen predicted "devastating and catastrophic repercussions" if the status quo in the Taiwan Strait is altered. 05/05/2023
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Now playing Next Europe News China votes for UN resolution with reference to Russia's 'aggression' The resolution is not centred on the Ukraine war and instead calls for greater cooperation between the UN and the Council of Europe. 02/05/2023
Now playing Next Health news Air pollution linked to dangerous heart conditions in major study Using data from 2,025 hospitals in China, researchers found air pollution raises the risk of irregular heartbeat. 01/05/2023
Now playing Next no comment Watch: South Korea's President sings "American Pie" From discussing nuclear war to belting out a beloved hit: South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's White House visit ended on a high note when he sang Don McLean's "American Pie" to great applause. 28/04/2023