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The Chinese ship Yi Peng 3, in the sea of Kattegat, near the City of Grenaa in Jutland, Denmark on November 20. Photo: Ritzau Scanpix / via Reuters
Diplomacy

Denmark says in talks with China over ship linked to cut undersea cables

The Yi Peng 3 has remained anchored in the Kattegat strait between Sweden and Denmark since Tuesday. China has denied any responsibility.

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World Trade Organization (WTO)

European Union launches WTO case against Chinese tariffs on brandy exports

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US-China relations

Open Questions | ‘It’s not that simple’: why China, EU face worst-case scenario as Trump returns

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US-China relations

Could Trump’s return to power in US widen EU rifts over China?

The bloc is likely to come under increasing pressure to pick sides in the rivalry between Washington and Beijing, a panel in Shenzhen heard.

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Incoming US president Donald Trump is expected to put Brussels under more pressure over its stance on China. Photo: Reuters
China-Africa relations

Why the EU is failing to leverage African critical minerals as China marches on

Despite deals with four African nations amid a China de-risking drive, European Union firms have yet to gain a foothold in the continent.

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European Union

Little room to mend EU-China ties amid differences over trade, Ukraine

Dialogue and action urged ahead of Donald Trump’s return and as mainland ship is detained by Danish coastguard over cut undersea cables.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China tests hauling EV battery cargo by rail among moves to meet spiking demand

CATL and BYD batteries transported in purpose-built containers, with ultimate aim of delivery from western China to Europe in around 20 days.

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On Tuesday, a train is shown loaded with lithium batteries at Dulaying international land-sea logistics port in Guiyang, in Guizhou province. Xinhua said 3 trains loaded with lithium batteries left from Chongqing, Guiyang and Yibin on Tuesday, marking the first large-scale test of rail transport for the batteries in China. Photo: Xinhua
France

Hennessy plan to trial bottling cognac in China prompts strike in France

Strike involved about 500 workers at a bottling plant in Cognac in southwest France.

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China-Germany relations

At G20, China’s Xi Jinping meets with leaders of Germany, France, Argentina

Germany’s Scholz stresses the importance of ‘a level playing field for companies on all sides’.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Letters | A green cold war with China won’t help Europe and the climate

Readers discuss the impact of Europe’s tariffs on Chinese EVs, and better solutions to Hong Kong’s ageing problem.

New Chinese EVs are parked at the Belgian port of Zeebrugge on October 24. Photo: Reuters
China-Russia relations

EU warns China of ‘consequences’ if it’s found to be making drones for Russia

European Union foreign ministers are discussing intelligence showing drones are being produced for the Russian military in Xinjiang.

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Beijing says there are “strict controls” on the export of Chinese military drones. Photo: Kyodo

Open Questions | ‘It’s going to hot up’: Robin Niblett on the ‘cold war mentality’ of US, China

Foreign affairs expert explains why ‘guardrails’ have not eased US-China tensions and the EU’s role in the growing rivalry

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United States

Opinion | For China, the end of Pax Americana under Trump will be a gift

A US pullback from Europe, Nato and Asia means less pressure and more room for China to attain its trade and security goals.

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Lithuania

Lithuania’s new government wants to make up with China. But is it possible?

The Social Democrats, who came first in last month’s election, have said they want to ‘normalise’ ties with Beijing after a row over Taiwan.

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Gintautas Paluckas is in line to become the next prime minister of Lithuania. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

EU has ‘conclusive’ proof of Chinese armed drones meant for Russia: sources

The evidence is said to be ‘convincing’ and ‘credible’, but it is not yet clear whether the production of the drones was approved by Beijing.

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A Ukrainian serviceman stands next to an anti-aircraft cannon as he watches out for Russian kamikaze drones, in Kherson region earlier this year. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Opinion | China-West academic decoupling does the world no favours

Dismantling the bridges of scientific and academic cooperation built over decades is a choice the world cannot afford at this crucial moment.

European Union

In possible crosshairs of superpower rivalry, EU seeks clues about Trump 2.0

‘It is not the end of the world, but the beginning of a different world,’ top EU diplomat Josep Borrell says of Trump’s White House return.

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US presidential election 2024

Trump could send EU hurtling toward tariff war with US and China, Macron warns

The French president added that European countries risked being divided depending on their relative dependence on the US or Chinese market.

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French President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a round table discussion in Paris on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Electric & new energy vehicles

BYD shrugs off Europe EV tariffs to deliver Sealion 07 SUV from 2025

Chinese EV makers are pushing sales in export markets amid stiff competition, sluggish economy at home.

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Ukraine war

EU’s next top envoy says China must pay ‘higher cost’ for supporting Russia

Kaja Kallas, former Estonian prime minister, talks tough in hearings to replace Josep Borrell as high representative for foreign affairs.

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China trade

Exclusive | Ex-WTO head says China-EU ‘united front’ can counter Trump trade curbs

Pascal Lamy has called for China and the EU to resolve their differences and defend global trade together in a second Trump term.

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Former head of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy has called for China and the EU to unite against likely trade curbs during Donald Trump’s second White House term. Photo: TNS
Donald Trump

China, Europe should ‘fix rifts’ or risk return to ‘law of the jungle’: diplomat

Diplomats and experts urge Brussels and Beijing to prepare for global turning point by healing differences and improving ties.

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US president-elect Donald Trump with his family onstage after his election victory. Photo: Reuters
Italy

Chinese leader gives moon dust to Italian President

The lunar samples, collected by the Chang’e-5 probe, follow similar gifts to the French and Russian presidents.

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‘A difficult moment’: EU envoy calls for ‘normal’ China ties after Trump victory

The EU is increasingly anxious about incoming US president Donald Trump’s cross-Atlantic moves, while its trade row with China has deepened.

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US-China relations

Facing rise in US tariffs on China, Beijing calls for burying the trade hatchet

Mofcom message comes as Trump revels in re-election win after vowing higher tariffs on China, and with EU officials in town for ‘intensive’ negotiations.

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In November 2017, presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Beijing. Photo: TNS
Electric & new energy vehicles

EU tariffs will not stop Chinese EVs from entering bloc: officials at CIIE

China EV makers believe their advantages in production and price will make their products competitive abroad.

A Ford Bronco pickup at the CIIE in Shanghai. Photo: Daniel Ren
US presidential election 2024

EU has wish list for Trump, but support for tough China agenda will be expected

In Brussels, there is an expectation that the US election result could usher in a shifting balance of power in Europe.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng to rival BYD, Li Auto in hybrid car market amid shift in consumer demand

Company unveiled Kunpeng, a new charging system for hybrid cars, touted as the longest range extender system in the industry.

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China-EU relations
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
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