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Sport

Paris Olympics: China cracks down on 'fan wars' as woman gets arrested

The Paris Olympics have triggered major arguments between "ultra fans" in China, leading to the removal of thousands of social media posts and the suspension of hundreds of users.

07/08/2024

Business

Tesla recalls more than 1.6 million cars for remote software fix

Tesla is recalling 1.68 million cars in China for a remote software upgrade to ensure that they warn the driver when the trunk is not locked shut, China's market regulator said.

07/08/2024

China

China launches 18 satellites into space

The Long March-6 carrier rocket was launched from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Centre in north China’s Shanxi Province.

06/08/2024

Art

Musée Rodin to open first international outpost in Shanghai

Originally planned for Shenzen, the Centre d'Art Rodin will open in Shanghai in September with an exhibition of around 50 works by the famed sculptor.

06/08/2024

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.

30/07/2024

Europe News

Italy and China to boost economic ties following Meloni-Xi meeting

Evoking the old Silk Road travelled by Marco Polo, Meloni said her five-day trip to China aims to relaunch bilateral cooperation with Beijing.

29/07/2024

Economy

China cuts 1-year benchmark rate to boost economy as world markets lag

China ratcheted up its effort to reinvigorate its economy on Thursday by cutting a key policy rate and interest paid on bank deposits.

25/07/2024

China

Fatah and Hamas sign unity declaration in Beijing, China claims

Beijing says it brokered the deal during reconciliation talks between 14 Palestinian groups which began in the Chinese capital on Sunday.

23/07/2024

Tech News

China censors testing AI models so they conform to 'socialist values'

The GenAI models must answer questions on sensitive political topics and President Xi Jinping.

18/07/2024

China

China and Russia start naval drills amid rising tensions with NATO

The exercise began in the Guangdong province on Sunday and is expected to last until mid-July.

16/07/2024

Economy

China's second-quarter GDP falls short of expectations

China reported weaker-than-expected gross domestic production (GDP) data for the second quarter and softened economic data for June. The country also began its Third Plenum key political meeting.

15/07/2024

Mobility

Chinese driverless car hits a person crossing against the light

Comments on social media largely supported the company behind the driverless car.

09/07/2024

Business

China's EV exports slow in June as EU imposes tariffs

China’s new energy vehicle (NEV) exports grew at a slower pace in June due to the EU’s new tariffs on Chinese EV imports. However, this impact may only be temporary, according to industry officials.

09/07/2024

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.

08/07/2024

Business

How iFLYTEK is hoping to transform cross-border communication using AI

Vincent Zhan, Vice President of Consumer Business Group, iFLYTEK, spoke to Euronews’ Angela Barnes at GSMA MWC in Shanghai about its real-time translation advancements and smart use of virtual assistants.

05/07/2024

Business

Whale Cloud reveals plan to revolutionise digital landscape with AI

George Zhao, Deputy CMO of Whale Cloud International, spoke to Euronews’ Angela Barnes at GSMA MWC in Shanghai about recent company advancements and recruiting European talent.

03/07/2024

Business

HONOR CEO reveals phones to reduce eye strain and detect AI deepfakes

HONOR was among the global tech companies that gathered in Shanghai in China last week for GSMA Mobile World Congress (MWC) to showcase its latest mobile offerings. Euronews spoke to the group's CEO George Zhao at the event to hear more about its focus on AI.

03/07/2024

Business

AI, future of 5G and challenges ahead dominate at GSMA MWC Shanghai

GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 concluded with the show‘s largest ever international participation, welcoming nearly 40,000 attendees from a record 124 countries and territories for three days of innovation showcasing and collaboration.

01/07/2024

Business

AI and the future of 5G in focus at GSMA MWC Shanghai

GSMA MWC Shanghai 2024 has returned this week with a focus on AI, the future of 5G and driving industry collaboration.

27/06/2024

Space

China brings back first samples from far side of the Moon

The probe landed in northern China on Tuesday.

25/06/2024

Europe News

Chinese and Polish Presidents meet for bilateral talks

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with his Polish counterpart Andrzej Duda in Beijing on Monday.

24/06/2024

Health news

Intermittent fasting may help type 2 diabetics control blood sugar

A new study found that intermittent fasting may be an effective initial intervention for type 2 diabetics instead of medication.

24/06/2024

Business

Beijing protests EU tariff increase on Chinese electric vehicles

Beijing strongly opposes the EU's decision to increase tariffs on their electric vehicles amid efforts by European automakers to forge joint ventures with Chinese counterparts to mitigate the tariff impact.

20/06/2024

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Tensions escalate in South China Sea as China clashes with Philippines

Chinese personnel repeatedly rammed and boarded two Philippine navy boats to prevent them from delivering supplies to an outpost on Second Thomas Shoal, claimed by both nations.

20/06/2024

China

Journalist and activist in China’s first #MeToo case jailed

Huang Xueqin & Wang Jianbing helped spark China’s first #MeToo case in 2018. Working as a freelance journalist, Huang publicised allegations of sexual harassment made by a graduate student against her Ph.D. supervisor at one of China’s most prestigious universities.

14/06/2024

Culture news

Archaeologists uncover Tang Dynasty murals in ancient Taiyuan tomb

Dating back to the 7th to 10th centuries, these murals depict scenes of everyday life, including working scenes, images of horses and camels, and guardian-like figures under trees.

07/06/2024