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Ecotech

‘Artificially cheap’ Chinese solar is ending – will Africa take a hit?

Solar is Africa’s cheapest energy source. Changes to price incentives on Chinese imports could push prices up.

Tech News

Take a look at China’s first robot-run volunteer service station

The robots patrol, give directions, hand out supplies, and even perform entertainment.

Tech News

Dancing robot smashes plates in hot pot restaurant

A video circulating on the Chinese social media platform Rednote showed the robot smashing plates and flinging dishware and chopsticks during what appeared to be a performance gone awry.

Earth News

‘Europe learned the wrong lesson’ on energy from Russia-Ukraine war

Countries that invested in renewable energy in 2022 are better able to withstand the current fuel crisis, experts say.

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Mobility

Is this futuristic UFO-shaped aircraft the future of urban mobility?

A UFO-shaped eVTOL aircraft, built for tight urban air mobility, has been completing tests flights in Wuhan, China.

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China: Beijing AI and robotics expo highlights healthcare-focused smart robots

Beijing’s International AI Application and Robotics Innovation Exhibition opened on 18 March at the China International Exhibition Center, bringing together companies, researchers and investors.

Destinations

Why Macao is one of 2026's most unique city breaks

At a recent Macao tourism event in London, the city’s attractions, culture, and gastronomy and latest offerings were showcased to guests.

Business

Porsche's €3.9bn writedown cuts automotive profit by 98% in EV retreat

Two one-time charges nearly wiped out Porsche AG's operating profit in 2025, a collapse that highlights the challenges that lie ahead for Europe's long-term EV strategy.

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Oil prices: Drivers rush to fill tanks in China before fuel price hike

Drivers queued at petrol stations in Nanjing ahead of a nationwide fuel price increase set to take effect at midnight as global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel.

Tech News

Is Europe losing the robotics race to China, and does it matter?

Chinese firms like Unitree and Agibot are dominating the global robotics market.

Europe in Motion

Is US warfare pushing Europe and China closer?

Around 20% of people in Europe's biggest countries now consider the US 'a major threat', higher than North Korea and China.

Germany

Top five things Germany's Merz should do to make China trip a success

While the German chancellor is visiting China in a major test of whether he can establish a relationship with President Xi and promote trade with Beijing in favour of the German economy, Euronews asked a China expert and Merz adviser for their top tips.

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Merz tours Forbidden City during key China trade discussions

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz continued his first official visit to China with a tour of Beijing’s Forbidden City, as Berlin pushes for a more balanced trade relationship amid growing economic tensions.

Europe Today

Europe Today: US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Geneva

Tune in to Euronews' new flagship morning programme at 8 am Brussels time. In just 20 minutes, we bring you up to speed on the biggest news of the day.

Tech News

The AI Cold War: US firms claim Chinese companies stole research

So-called distillation attacks gather responses from AI models to teach smaller ones.

China

China to buy 120 European-made Airbus aircraft, Germany's Merz says

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang on Wednesday to deepen ties between two of the world's leading economies.

Tech News

Robot dogs and humanoid assistants take over a metro station in China

China's first full-space "robot cluster" is designed to support staff, speed up important train inspections, and make metro travel safer.

Tech News

China showcases martial arts robots. Should Europe be worried?

As Beijing pushes forward in robotics, which it displayed at the Lunar New Year performance, a bigger question is emerging: how advanced are these systems really, and should Europe be concerned?

Europe News

Friedrich Merz heads to China to reset strained trade relations

Germany aims to find “the right balance of cooperation” with China. The visit comes at a critical time for German car makers who face increased Chinese competition.

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China celebrates Spring Festival with lion dances at Great Wall of China

China marked the Spring Festival with lion and dragon dances at the Badaling Great Wall on 19 February 2026. The shows formed part of New Year celebrations linked to the Year of the Fire Horse.