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Italy bets on automotive sector to strengthen relationship with China

During her first official trip to China, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni signed a three-year plan aimed at fostering a strategic partnership between the two countries across various sectors.

Europe News

Italy's PM Meloni denounces Chinese economic support for Russia's war

Beijing's support for Russia's war in Ukraine is a source of "great friction", said the Italian Prime Minister Meloni during her official five-day visit to China.

World News

Russian and Chinese bombers caught by NORAD near Alaska

The joint US-Canada aerospace defence command said that the activity isn't a "threat" but that it will continue to monitor movement near North America and meet "presence with presence".

Europe News

After Moscow, Hungary's Orbán makes surprise visit to Beijing

Orbán has proclaimed himself the one EU leader on friendly terms with the world's two preeminent authoritarian governments.

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Europe Decoded

Euroviews. We'll see more friends of Putin and Xi in the new European Parliament

After the European elections, authoritarian regimes will have more entry points to influence EU decision-making, Péter Krekó and Richárd Demény write.

China

Putin and Xi discuss Ukraine war and their 'no limits' partnership

Russia's number one and his Chinese counterpart have pledged to deepen their ties as both increasingly confront the West.

China

'We are grateful': Putin thanks China for Ukraine peace initiatives

The authoritarian leaders aim to underscore their unity during a two-day state visit.

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 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

Is China using Hungary as its bridgehead in Europe?

The primary purpose of Xi Jinping's three-day visit to Hungary might be to ensure that Hungary can help China gain market share in the EU, as Beijing and Budapest prepare to sign a total of 16 bilateral agreements.

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.

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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.

Europe News

Xi kicks off Serbia visit on Chinese Embassy bombing anniversary

The missile strike in Belgrade in 1999 — which Washington claimed was a mistake — took place during NATO's intervention over Kosovo.

World News

Macron invites Chinese leader Xi to visit the French Pyrenees

The meeting of the two leaders at a remote mountain pass follows a high-stakes visit in Paris.

Europe News

Chinese President Xi visits Serbia and Hungary in bid to boost economi

Xi Jinping's state visit to Serbia takes place on the 25th anniversary of the bombing of the Chinese embassy by NATO in 1999.

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

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?

China

Chinese president to visit France, Serbia and Hungary in May

The symbolically-rich trip comes at a crucial time with Russia advancing in Ukraine and escalating trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels.

China

Germany's Scholz rules out decoupling from China

The three-day visit of Germany's leader to China comes after Beijing slammed the EU as “reckless” following investigations into whether state subsidies are giving Chinese companies an unfair advantage.