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Chinese Nuctech sues Commission over alleging distortive

China-EU trade relations are fractious: following some warnings, the Asian giant is beginning to challenge the bloc to safeguard its interests.

Europe Decoded

Your essential guide to the EU probe into Chinese electric cars

The European Commission is close to announcing a decision on its inquiry into Chinese electric vehicles, which has become a litmus test in the West's years-long efforts to confront Beijing's unfair practices.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. When it comes to genomics, de-risking with China is not enough

This is not about stoking the flames of techno-protectionism, but about safeguarding the fundamental rights to privacy, security, and ethical governance in the face of real and present dangers, five MEPs write.

Earth News

Net Zero Industry Act sign-off heralds carbon capture deployment

Legislation designed to protect European firms from US and Chinese competition during the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy also forces big oil to help keep carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere.

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Business

Germany backs ending EU tax breaks that benefit Temu and Shein

These tax breaks are crucial for Shein and Temu, allowing them to sell clothes, accessories and gadgets at steep discounts compared to their EU competitors.

Europe Decoded

What Europe needs to know about Taiwan's new president

William Lai, Taiwan's new president, has vowed to strike more investment deals, support Ukraine and partner up with other democracies.

Economy

EU hit as China launches tit-for-tat anti-dumping probe

Thermoplastics coming from the US, the EU, Taiwan and Japan are sold at prices below fair market value, says Beijing.

Russia

'No limits' relationship: Putin to visit Beijing on Xi's invitation

Russia's Vladimir Putin will make a two-day state visit to China this week in the latest show of unity between the two authoritarian allies.

Europe News

Chinese students in the EU targeted amid Beijing’s crackdown - report

Overseas Chinese students are being snooped on in Europe and their families harassed in retaliation for their activism, a new report by Amnesty International says.

Europe Decoded

Euroviews. Xi's European tour: Some euro, no vision

For China to revive its fortunes, it must fundamentally change course, abandoning its version of predatory state capitalism in favour of the genuine market reforms its trade partners worldwide are calling for, Elaine Dezenski writes.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Xi in Europe & alarming new data on antisemitism

This edition of State of the Union focuses on China's president's first trip to Europe in five years as well as the disturbing global rise of antisemitism and how it affects grassroots organisations.

Europe News

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits Hungary on European tour

China's leader is anticipated to solidify several agreements with Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, further cementing Beijing's economic presence in the region.

China

Trade is at the heart of EU-China relations, experts say

A renewed focus on Beijing comes amid Chinese President Xi Jinping's European tour, at a time when China-EU ties are strained.

Hungary

Euroviews. It’s time to take a step back from the brink of a divided world

We think that our vision of connectivity is essential for Europe’s ability to become strong again — and that cooler heads will soon have a chance to prevail. During our presidency, we intend to show how, Balázs Orbán writes.

Serbia

China and Serbia deepen ties with trade agreement green light

Electric vehicles will play a key role in China's strategy in the Balkans.

Economy

EU-China relations: The economic challenges yet to be resolved

No major deals have emerged from Chinese President Xi Jinping's European visit despite efforts to find common ground on a number of topics.

Europe News

Xi calls for global ceasefire during Paris Olympics

Trade issues topped the agenda, with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warning, "For trade to be fair, access to each other's markets also needs to be reciprocal."

Europe News

EU ready to make 'full use' of trade defence tools against China: VDL

The European Union stands ready to flex its muscles to protect the bloc from China's aggressive trade practices, European Commission chief von der Leyen warned Monday following a three-way meeting with Macron and Xi.

Economy

Macron and Xi talk trade on visit to Paris amid subsidy spat

Chinese President Xi Jinping begins his official state visit to France as tensions over electric vehicles and state subsidies simmer.

Europe News

China president visits France, Serbia and Hungary: What is at stake?

Chinese president Xi Jinping kicked off a Europe trip on Sunday. Amid a time of global tensions, what issues will be on the table?