Markets Markets look ahead: US CPI and China's GDP in the Spotlight This week, attention will centre on inflation data from major economies, including the US, EU, and UK. Additionally, China's forthcoming release of its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth figures for the final quarter will be a critical gauge for its economic trajectory. 13/01/2025
Europe News EU firms forced to 'silo' operations in China, harming competitiveness The European Union Chamber of Commerce in China warned that the trend could accelerate deglobalisation and reduce global economic growth. 09/01/2025
Europe in Motion What is the state of trade relations between EU and China? Despite trade disputes over electric vehicles and dairy products, the EU remains China’s largest trading partner, with mechanical appliances and electrical equipment being the most traded goods. 09/01/2025
Business Chinese EV giant BYD beats domestic players to hit record 2024 sales Electric vehicle company BYD has announced record sales for the last year, boosted by rising Chinese demand, as well as government trade-in deals. 03/01/2025
Eco-Innovation What does China’s EV dominance mean for Europe and the environment? China’s EV boom offers climate hope, but market dominance risks new environmental challenges. 03/01/2025
Economy China's manufacturing activity slows in December as trade risks grow The Purchasing Managers' Index, based on a survey of factory managers, slipped to 50.1 in December from 50.3 the previous month, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Tuesday. 31/12/2024
Europe News China pitches for EU friendship amid tariff spat as Trump looms China's head of mission to the EU, Cai Run, has called for friendship between EU and China against a turbulent geopolitical backdrop, trade disputes and with Donald Trump poised to begin his second term as US president. 20/12/2024
China Euroviews. China’s new economic development offers fresh China-EU opportunities China is ready to work with the EU to seize opportunities and meet challenges to pave the way for the next 50 years of China-EU relations and contribute our share to global peace, stability and prosperity, Ambassador Cai Run writes in a Euronews exclusive. 20/12/2024
Business Chinese car maker BYD on track to beat Honda and Ford sales BYD, one of the biggest Chinese electric vehicle (EV) producers, has seen higher sales figures through more car trade-ins in China, edging it closer to its 2024 sales target. 13/12/2024
Economy Chinese car makers turn to hybrids to avoid EV tariffs from the EU Following higher EU tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, car makers such as BYD, SAIC and Geely have increased their hybrid exports to Europe, in an attempt to boost their European market share in this way. 06/12/2024
Business Chinese online retailer in Temu in hot water as Vietnam halts trading Temu is being investigated in Europe over suspicions it has been failing to prevent the sale of illegal products. 05/12/2024
Business ASML holds firm on guidance despite new US curbs re China tech ASML sees a limited impact of the US fresh restrictions on AI chip exports to China and maintains its guidance for 2024 and 2025. 03/12/2024
Europe News Volkswagen workers on strike over proposed pay cuts and plant closures The two-hour stoppages included the company's base plant at Wolfsburg, where workers protested against a cost-cutting drive by the car maker's management which includes the threat of plant closures in Germany. 02/12/2024
Business Trump's tariff hikes could speed up China's shift to new markets The US has for years been a major destination for Chinese goods, but exporters are reducing their reliance on the world’s largest consumer market as Beijing and Washington feud over trade. 26/11/2024
Business Thyssenkrupp plans to cut total of 11,000 jobs in troubled steel unit Germany's largest steelmaker is proposing to cut 5,000 jobs from the workforce and outsource another 6,000 as it seeks to cut staff costs by around 10%. 25/11/2024
Business Mercedes reveals plans to cut costs by several billion euros per year Mercedes has revealed plans for substantial cost cuts of several billion euros in the coming years. However, specific details on how these costs will be reduced and which locations will be affected has not yet been detailed. 22/11/2024
Markets Why do Europe's equity titans lag behind the US Magnificent Seven? European mega-caps trail US 'Magnificent Seven' amid lack of artificial intelligence gains, while also facing China's slowdown and rising geopolitical risks amid tariff uncertainties. 20/11/2024
The Europe Conversation No U-Turn on Chinese car tariffs, Spain’s finance minister says In an interview with Euronews’ Europe Conversation, Carlos Cuerpo spoke of the economic impact of recent devastating floods, and how Europe should respond to US President Donald Trump 18/11/2024
Europe News EU foreign affairs chiefs discuss Ukraine after Biden lifts arms veto The meeting of EU foreign affairs ministers comes a day after Russia launched another massive attack of drones and missiles against Ukraine. 18/11/2024
Europe News EU increasingly convinced Russia is producing lethal drones in China Diplomats in Brussels have received "convincing" evidence showing Russia has built a factory in China to produce lethal drones. 15/11/2024