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China imposes retaliatory 34% tariff on imports of all US goods

China's move comes in response to US tariffs, totalling 34% on Chinese goods, announced by Washington this week.

Mobility

China's Concorde: What we know about new jet sparking supersonic race

Chinese media reported that the C949 would have a 50 per cent range boost over the retired Concorde and fly with a noise level like a blowing hairdryer.

Europe News

Diversifying from Russia, China main goal as EU and Central Asia meet

The EU and Central Asia will hold their first-ever summit this week to boost trade and diplomatic ties but Russia and China cast a long shadow.

Ukraine

German FM says Ukraine talks 'deadlocked' but China disagrees

Ukraine's European allies are putting on a show of support as Trump-brokered talks show little sign of progress.

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Taiwan

Chinese military launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence said it had tracked 19 Chinese navy vessels in the waters surrounding the island in a 24-hour period from 6am Monday until 6am Tuesday.

Europe News

Help us develop non-English/Chinese AI models, Japan asks EU

Concerns about language bias affecting LLMs have led to call for cooperation between Japan and EU.

Russia

China's FM visits Russia amid uncertain Ukraine ceasefire

While Beijing has publicly maintained a neutral stance, China continues to provide diplomatic and economic support to Russia.

Europe News

France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute

Last year, Beijing announced provisional tariffs on European brandies after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China.

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China's Yunnan feels Myanmar quake, no casualties reported

Firefighters in Yunnan responded to a magnitude 7.9 earthquake in Myanmar. Despite strong tremors, no casualties or major damage was reported.

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Powerful earthquake in Myanmar causes deadly destruction

A magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Myanmar with aftershocks felt in Thailand and China, causing widespread devastation. Naypyidaw reported at least 144 fatalities, with many still trapped.

Europe News

Jean-Noël Barrot says 'a new Europe is emerging' in talks in China

The French Foreign Minister's two-day visit to China is an opportunity to gauge Beijing's attitude toward Ukraine ahead of major talks on a possible European peacekeeping force.

Green News

Renewable energy saw record growth in 2024 powered by China solar boom

UN climate chief Simon Stiell said that the clean energy transition can be "Europe's economic engine-room".

Business

Alibaba joins forces with BMW to work on AI tech for cars in China

The partnership demonstrates Alibaba’s increased focus on AI, while BMW is also seeking to develop competitive products for the Chinese market.

Europe News

France and Indonesia sign deal to boost security in Indo-Pacific

The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities.

Europe News

What's EU trade commissioner looking for from China trip?

European Commissioner Maroš Šefčovič is heading to China as the country's companies come under the EU's investigatory lens. But with a trade war with the United States intensifying, what's he after in a rapprochement between the EU and China?

Europe News

EU plans to reduce steel imports by 15%

The European Commission presented on Wednesday an action plan for the steel and metals industries. In a sector marked by strong international competition, the European executive plans to tighten import quotas with an objective of 15% reduction.

Taiwan

China warns Taiwan as it expands military drills near the island

Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo said the exercises were further evidence that China was a 'troublemaker' endangering peace in the region.

Tech News

BYD says its new tech charges EVs as quickly as filling a petrol tank

The Chinese automaker says its "Super e-Platform" technology will be capable of peak charging speeds of 1,000 kilowatts.

Markets

Why is the global rubber market likely to see shortages in 2025?

Euronews Business looks at the factors impacting the rubber market this year, while also exploring how sustainable farming practices like agroforestry may impact the rubber industry.

Taiwan

Taiwan calls China a 'hostile foreign force' and ramps up security

A raft of new national security measures was needed in response to China's increased efforts to undermine the island's security, says Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te.

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