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Breaking news, analysis and opinion on relations between China and the European Union, covering trade, investment, policy, the Belt and Road Initiative and wider issues such as the US-China trade war and human rights.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
Theories that ancient Greek and Roman culture was faked are increasingly popular in some corners of the Chinese internet. Photo: AP
Science

Chinese classicists fight to save Greek, Roman works from conspiracy theorists

Supporters of the so-called pseudo-history argue that much of classical Greek literature, including the works of Aristotle, were faked.

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China lets Sweden, Finland, Germany and Denmark board ship in cable breach case

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Ukraine war

EU finds pursuit of unity hampered by war, trade threats and Trump factor

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China's economic recovery

CEO sentiment in China sours amid slowdown risks, survey finds

Local competition and geopolitical tensions add to short-term pressures, but views of CEOs were more positive when pointing to China’s long-term outlook.

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Cars wait to be loaded onto ships for export at a port in China’s Jiangsu province on Thursday. EV tariff talks between China and the EU are “not close” to yielding a deal. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

EU leaders avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine

A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line.

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China

China, EU ‘very aware of what’s at stake’ in trade talks: Spanish envoy

Spain’s ambassador to Beijing Marta Betanzos tells audience at Renmin University that both sides will benefit from improved trading ties.

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TikTok

TikTok investigated for suspected election interference in Romania

Allegations include ‘recommender systems’ being open to manipulation and influencers not making clear they were paid to promote candidate.

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The European Commission is looking at TikTok’s policies on political advertising and paid-for content as part of its investigation related to the Romanian election. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

As China predicts more uncertainty in 2025, it urges Trump to make right choices

Foreign Minister Wang Yi vows ‘China will firmly be a force for peace’ while hoping Washington will meet Beijing halfway.

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Germany

Germany heads for early elections after Scholz loses confidence vote

Olaf Scholz remains interim chancellor as Europe’s biggest economy on the path to elections on February 23.

Ukraine war

Chinese names added to EU sanctions list over Russia’s war in Ukraine

For the first time, seven individuals and entities have been added to the bloc’s ‘fully fledged listings’ over support for Moscow’s war effort.

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Four companies were sanctioned for providing drone equipment to the Russian military industry. Photo: AFP
China-France relations

China-EU trade war a ‘lose-lose’ situation, top diplomat Wang Yi warns

Wang meets French diplomatic adviser Emmanuel Bonne for strategic dialogue that could lay groundwork for visit by Emmanuel Macron.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) meets Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

How will Hungary’s Orban square the circle of ties with China and Trump?

The Hungarian prime minister must walk a fine ‘economically neutral’ line between East and West.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Can Chinese electric trucks overcome global tariffs to dominate the market?

Fleets of electric trucks from China have been growing internationally even as Western countries target the country’s EVs with sanctions.

Diplomacy

Editorial | Culture helps bolster China ties with France

Exhibition at Hong Kong Palace Museum serves as reminder of relationship with China and why it is important for city to ensure it continues.

A staff member looks on during a media preview of “The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles” exhibition, which marks the long-standing relationship between China and France. Photo: AP
European Union

EU-China agenda stalls under Trump’s long shadow

Holding pattern could break next week as EU decides if China crossed red line in arming Russia, a move that would force Beijing to respond.

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Relations between China and the EU are in a holding pattern, with no current talks nor any retaliatory actions. Photo: Shutterstock
China's economic recovery

How is China seeking to counterbalance trade tensions with US, EU?

Ministry of Commerce officials were active on a number of fronts early this week.

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Diplomacy

China’s envoy to France Lu Shaye heads home in shadow of controversy

Analysts say the delay in moving Lu from Paris shows Beijing did not want to be seen giving in to outside pressure.

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European Union

EU to sanction China entities for role in supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine

The latest package will be the first time that targeted entities face direct sanctions for playing a role in the invasion.

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Rescuers carry the body of a person pulled from the rubble of a building that was hit by a Russian missile strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Tuesday. Photo: Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia region/Handout via Reuters
US-China relations

Trump policies could ‘naturally’ bring US allies closer to China, analysts say

Others do not expect improved ties between Beijing and Brussels, particularly in the next year.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s CATL, Stellantis to build US$4.3 billion EV battery plant in Spain

Joint venture received support from the Spanish government, which abstained in the EU’s October vote to impose extra tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

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US-China relations

Open Questions | ‘Only game in town’: ex-Spain minister says China-EU ties can thrive under Trump

Former top diplomat says EU’s problems are not about Trump, and both China and the bloc must choose between maintaining existing trade relations or ‘chaos’.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong ‘one of the main priorities’ in push to build Sino-French ties: envoy

Eva Nguyen Binh, an ambassador for French cultural diplomacy, calls for protection of cultural links during time of tense trade discussions.

Chinese artefacts were sent to France for an exhibition at the Guimet-National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris which showcased treasures from the Tang dynasty. Photo: Xinhua
TikTok

Why China’s TikTok and EU are going head to head over Romanian election

Front runner Calin Georgescu, a far-right candidate with pro-Russian and anti-Nato views, is accused of gaining from viral TikTok drive.

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European Union

Opinion | 3 obstacles China must overcome to mend ties with Europe

The Chinese and European economies can both benefit from increased engagement, especially if Beijing can assuage investors’ concerns.

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Business of climate change

China urges tie-ups for solar firms to navigate tariffs, trade tensions

Commerce ministry official asks companies to seek partnerships in belt and road countries and invest in solar power projects.

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A worker checks solar photovoltaic modules used in solar panels at a factory in Haian in eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Artificial intelligence

Huawei urges greater collaboration on AI between China and EU

Shenzhen-based technology firm has faced sanctions in EU countries and the US because of perceived national security risks.

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Shoppers look at Huawei smartphones at a store in Beijing, China on November 26. Photo: EPA-EFE
European Union

EU pushes to cut China reliance with US$4.8 billion in cleantech grants

Move to name China in the proposal could leave the bloc vulnerable to a challenge in Geneva trade courts, analyst says.

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US-China relations

EU-China rivalry and trade frictions to persist under Trump 2.0, top envoy says

Without changes from Beijing, tensions over Ukraine war and economic competition unlikely to improve, bloc’s ambassador warns.

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