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Europe News

EU probes Chinese solar panels over potentially 'distortive' subsidies

The European Commission has launched two investigations into Chinese manufacturers of solar panels suspected of benefitting from "distortive" state subsidies and gaining an "unfair advantage."

03/04/2024

Markets

Gold hits fresh high: Why are investors turning to the precious metal?

A closer look at why the price of gold has hit a fresh record this week as other commodities also move higher, including oil prices.

02/04/2024

World News

France and China discuss trade and Ukraine ahead of Xi Jinping visit

The meeting between the French foreign minister and his Chinese counterpart comes ahead of a Chinese leader Xi Jinping's planned visit to France.

01/04/2024

Business

Swatch warns clock's ticking over consumer spending in China

A more cautious approach to spending in China could result in lower sales in the country until the end of the year, the Swiss watchmaker is warning.

01/04/2024

Mobility

Chinese electronics maker Xiaomi launches 'connected' smart EV

Xiaomi is a well-known maker of smart consumer electronics in China, with its new EV boasting lots of new smart features.

29/03/2024

Culture news

‘3 Body Problem’ provides many questions but little intrigue.

Netflix’s TV series adaptation of Liu Cixin’s successful sci-fi novel ‘The Three-Body Problem’ is a disappointingly dull mystery box that won’t leave you wanting more.

22/03/2024

Tech News

Lawmakers in Germany call for TikTok ban to be considered

Some German MPs on a parliamentary intelligence board think the country should consider a harder stance on TikTok.

22/03/2024

Business

Where do European banks stand in the ranking for strongest brands?

The world’s most valuable brand owner is Chinese ICBC bank and it is worth more than Slovenia's GDP. Meanwhile, Europeans are behind and Russia's lenders continue to plummet.

22/03/2024

Design

In Pictures: Huawei's R&D campus and Chinese 'European' villages

Why does China have so many areas designed to look like European destinations? From Paris to Oxford or Bruges, several historic sites have been replicated in a celebration of European architectural culture.

20/03/2024

Business

Doing business in China getting tougher, European business group says

The study echoes concerns that have been raised by European and US companies operating in China. Foreign investment fell 8% last year from a year earlier as companies recalibrated their commitments in the world’s second-largest economy.

20/03/2024

Destinations

Why China should be at the top of your 2024 bucket list

Packed with culture, cuisines and futuristic cities, now is the time to visit China for an unforgettable holiday this year.

18/03/2024

Climate

Bad news for smokers: El Niño is coming for tobacco

Farmers are predicted to lose 20% of their income leaving many to rely on food aid.

13/03/2024

Tech News

Euroviews. Innovation in Europe is falling behind. What can we do to catch up?

Europe is now at risk of missing out on the Deep Tech Revolution, falling behind the US and China when it comes to innovation in various technologies, Francis de Véricourt writes.

13/03/2024

Business

Chinese tech giant Xiaomi expected to start EV sales this month

Xiaomi was one of the few new electric vehicle manufacturers to get approved by China, amidst a rush of prospective new entrants wanting to take advantage of the country's EV boom.

13/03/2024

World News

China, Iran and Russia begin joint naval drill in Gulf of Oman

Footage aired on Chinese state television showed the Chinese, Iranian and Russian navies conducting a joint exercise in the Gulf of Oman, near the mouth of the Persian Gulf.

12/03/2024

Tech News

Ex-Google engineer charged with stealing AI tech secrets for China

The engineer resigned from Google in December, appearing at a conference in Beijing three days later representing a Chinese company.

07/03/2024

Business

Tesla shares plunge after disappointing car sales in China

Tesla shares hit as sales in China drop dramatically because of a lack of demand over the Lunar New Year.

05/03/2024

Economy

China sets ambitious economic target but it won't be easy to achieve

China's premier has outlined plans to boost spending on developing advanced technology, fortifying the country's military and supporting the economy, among many other longstanding goals.

05/03/2024

Spain

Family of giant pandas return to China from Spain

Loaned pandas around the world have been returning to China in an attempt to ramp up the breeding of the endangered species.

01/03/2024

Thailand

US and South Korea join Thailand in massive military exercise

Drills in east and southeast Asia are designed to demonstrate readiness against any future Chinese aggression.

01/03/2024