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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the European Union, covering Brexit, the euro and the trading bloc's relationship with China and the United States.
last updated:
28 August, 2024
Relations between China and the EU are in a holding pattern, with no current talks nor any retaliatory actions. Photo: Shutterstock
China-EU relations

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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China society

Opinion | Why China shouldn’t be complacent as Western expat numbers drop

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China-France relations

Exclusive | Macron plans China visit amid talk of Beijing helping end Ukraine war

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Trade

Macroscope | Could Trump be a catalyst for the reforms China and Germany need?

As Beijing and Berlin face pressure to stimulate their economies, challenges posed by Trump’s approach could prompt much-needed policy changes.

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An image of US president-elect Donald Trump is displayed as traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on November 26. Photo: AFP
China trade

China’s massive Yiwu wholesale hub at the forefront of trade-reform efforts

Deeply ingrained institutional problems will be resolved, and better Belt and Road Initiative promotional efforts will be made under new State Council plan.

China-EU relations

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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China-EU relations

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
War and conflict

Opinion | World watches and waits as Islamist group HTS leads a post-Assad Syria

From Russia and the Middle East to the EU and US, the rise of Islamist group HTS is cause for caution over optimism.

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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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Ukraine war

Opinion | Forget lasting peace. At most, Trump may be able to pause Ukraine war

More likely than not, Ukraine and Russia will take the opportunity to bolster their militaries during any interregnum.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Syria

European countries put Syrian asylum bids on hold after Assad’s fall

Britain, Germany, France, Italy and several other European countries to freeze all pending asylum requests from Syrians.

Members of Germany’s Syria community in Bonn celebrate the end of Bashar al-Assad’s rule. Photo: Reuters
Nato

Romanian elections cancelled amid allegations of Russian interference

It is alleged that presidential front runner Calin Georgescu was involved in ‘irregularities and violations of electoral legislation’.

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.

Business of climate change

Hong Kong’s status as aviation, maritime hub faces green fuel challenge

Hong Kong has to act fast if it wants to become a green fuel hub for the aviation and maritime sectors, as both Singapore and China are way ahead, analysts say.

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War and conflict

Opinion | Is the world on the brink of total war?

The political centre is no longer holding as governments misjudge their capabilities on the battlefield and their level of public support.

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Ukrainian soldiers fire at Russian targets in Donetsk, Ukraine, on June 24. Photo: AP
Russia

Romania to rerun polls after top court annuls presidential election result

The move comes after the far-right winner surged to victory despite polling in single digits before the first election round.

China-EU relations

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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France

France’s Macron vows to stay in office after government collapse

French president blames far-right for political chaos and promises a new prime minister soon.

French President Emmanuel Macron during a televised broadcast on Thursday. Photo: AFP
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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Georgia

Georgia opposition figures arrested as pro-EU protests continue

Protests continued for the seventh evening in a row after Georgian police arrest main opposition leader.

Diplomacy

Opinion | Trump’s victory a reminder the ‘end of history’ remains far away

As countries respond to global crises and challenges to multilateralism, a new era has dawned that cannot be understood using old precepts.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
France

French government toppled in no-confidence vote, deepening political crisis

Far-right and left-wing lawmakers joined forces against PM Michel Barnier, in the first such ousting in over 60 years.

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French Prime Minister Michel Barnier removes his glasses after giving a speech during a debate on two motions of no-confidence against the French government in Paris on Wednesday. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations

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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Georgia

Georgia police accused of torturing pro-EU protesters

Ombudsman blasts police over treatment of demonstrators who are angry over decision to suspend talks with EU.

Ireland

Irish centre-right parties seek coalition deal as Trump threat looms

Ireland’s election is over, but the country faces weeks of talks before there’s a government.

Ireland’s Taoiseach (Prime Minister) and Fine Gael leader Simon Harris at the Wicklow count centre in Greystones, Ireland on November 30. Photo: Reuters
Joe Biden

Biden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit

US president will use the three-day trip to counter China’s influence by highlighting an ambitious US-backed railway project.

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US President Joe Biden on the red carpet next to Angola Foreign Affairs Minister Tete Antonio upon his arrival at the Quatro de Fevereiro Luanda International Airport in Angola’s capital Luanda on Monday. Photo: AFP
France

French lawmakers to vote Wednesday on toppling the government

France’s Michel Barnier faces an abrupt end to his premiership after only three months in power.

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Europe’s refugee crisis

Pro-west parties win Romania’s election, far-right gains, coalition faces problem

The rise of anti-establishment sentiment, fuelled by economic woes, has led to a potential coalition government that could be difficult to form.

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