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Which countries have restricted DeepSeek and why?

DeepSeek has become one of the most downloaded apps worldwide, but some governments have security concerns.

Panama

US tells Panama to 'reduce China's influence' over the canal

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday to discuss the management of the Panama Canal.

Economy

China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs after Trump move

US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico and China is hotting up over the production and importation of the opiate fentanyl, along with trade surpluses and illegal border crossings by migrants from across the globe. China is angry.

Markets

Global markets roil after Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

The world's financial markets are in turmoil amid fears over an all-out global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed blanket tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China.

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DeepSeek chatbot 'censors' questions about China, according to tests

DeepSeek's new chatbot seems to censor questions about sensitive topics in China compared to other AI chatbots, according to a new analysis.

Europe News

EU should negotiate with US, China with 'gun in pocket', says Lamy

The US and China pose existential challenges for the EU, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Pascal Lamy tells Euronews' Europe Conversation.

Economy

China's factory activity contracts ahead of Chinese New Year

China's most important festival, this year's public holidays will begin on Tuesday and continue until 4 February. It is the time when millions of people leave the cities to travel back home for a rare break with family.

Business

Euroviews. Donald Trump’s Davos speech: Should Europe really fear tariffs?

Donald Trump’s address at the World Economic Forum showcased his familiar economic rhetoric. Yet, it could be argued that his speech was marked by economic misconceptions and exaggerations, Piero Cingari writes.

Markets

European markets gain despite Trump's signals on tariffs

US President Donald Trump delivered tariff threats to China, and the European Union, while pressurising Russia with more sanctions and import levies. The European markets, however, hit new highs as investors looked beyond his policy impact.

Tech News

How will the US' new AI chip export restrictions impact Europe?

The AI chip export rules issued by the Biden administration do not include Europe as a single market, which could cause issues experts say.

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Trump's TikTok shift: From backing a ban to being hailed 'a saviour'

"I’m asking companies not to let TikTok stay dark!" Donald Trump wrote in a post on his social media app Truth Social on Sunday morning.

USA

Trump discusses trade and TikTok ban in phone call with Xi Jinping

The call came the same day that the US Supreme Court backed a law banning TikTok unless it’s sold by its China-based parent company.

Economy

Strong exports help China hit economic growth targets for 2024

Exports have surged as companies and consumers rush to beat potential US tariff hikes. However, some economists say China's economy is growing at a slower pace than official estimates show.

Tech News

What is RedNote, the Chinese app TikTokers are flocking to?

Xiaohongshu, or RedNote, has attracted a flurry of self-styled "TikTok refugees" who looking for an alternative but are refusing to join Meta.

Economy

China's December exports beat estimates as higher US tariffs loom

President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to raise tariffs on Chinese goods and close some loopholes that exporters now use to sell their products more cheaply in the US.

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.

Tech News

US Supreme Court to hear arguments on TikTok ban law

TikTok's fate arrives at the US Supreme Court in a case that represents a collision of free speech and national security.

Markets

Copper price nears one-month high on optimism over China's economy

The copper price has been on the rise in 2025, reaching a three-week high amid robust demand in China, given Beijing's ongoing stimulus measures. However, Trump's tariffs are expected to cap the uptrend later in the year.

Economy

China's super-rich eye the exit as leaders brace for economic shock

China’s leaders are bracing for shocks to the economy from higher tariffs threatened by US President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office. Millionaires, meanwhile, are relocating.

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.