Markets Global sell-off worsens and Dow Jones tumbles as China hits back at US China announced retaliatory tariffs of 34% against the US on Wednesday, a move causing several US stocks to plunge, particularly those of firms with extensive ties to China. 04/04/2025
Philippines Pete Hegseth pledges US support for Manila against China The US defence secretary's visit to the Philippines came as Democrats called on him to resign over a national security scandal. 28/03/2025
Business Trump considers cutting China tariffs in exchange for TikTok sale US President Donald Trump has revealed that he could potentially reduce tariffs on China in exchange for the latter’s help in finalising the sale of social media application TikTok, currently owned by ByteDance. 27/03/2025
Tech News What is Manus AI and is it having a DeepSeek moment? A new Chinese AI platform is causing a frenzy. But is it worth the hype? Euronews Next takes a look. 11/03/2025
Markets European markets mixed as investor sentiment remains uncertain Euronews Business takes a look at how European and global markets are performing on Tuesday, amid escalating global tariff tensions. 11/03/2025
Europe News China slams US tariffs: 'There are no winners in a trade war' Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian denounced US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s statement that the US is “prepared” to go to war with China following Beijing’s warning over escalating trade tensions. 06/03/2025
China Beijing responds to Trump's tariffs by vowing to fight 'till the end' US President Donald Trump launched a trade war against China, alongside Mexico and Canada, by doubling the tariff he slapped last month on Beijing's products to 20%. 05/03/2025
China China to boost defence budget by 7.2% to challenge US in Asia Beijing's increase in military spending reflects an overall slowdown in the economy but keeps pace with the fast-changing trend in defence spending across the world. 05/03/2025
Economy Trump curbs Chinese investment and moves on Canada and Mexico tariffs US President Donald Trump has said he will proceed with tariffs on Canada and Mexico next month and tighten Chinese investment rules in the US. Market sentiment soured as risk-off prevailed. 25/02/2025
Economy Chinese markets up on Trump hints of possible deal to avert trade war President Donald Trump's comments have raised hopes of a de-escalation in the trade war between the world's two largest economies. This has further strengthened the Chinese currency and stock markets, which have gained throughout the month amid the surprising launch of DeepSeek's AI model. 21/02/2025
China US accuses China of 'dangerous' helicopter moves near disputed island The Philippines said China's crew flew within 3 metres of its plane in the airspace above Scarborough Shoal on Tuesday. 19/02/2025
Markets Crude oil prices fall to a year-low as US-China trade war intensifies Crude oil prices slumped to their lowest level this year amid concerns of weakening demands after China announced a retaliatory tariff on US crude oil imports, while the US stockpiles rose for the second consecutive week. 06/02/2025
Business Toyota revs up EV and battery push in China and US, as profits surge Toyota's push also comes as worries grow around Asia about a potential trade war brewing after President Donald Trump imposed tariffs on Chinese goods and China retaliated with tariffs to take effect next week. 05/02/2025
Tech News Which countries have restricted DeepSeek and why? DeepSeek has become one of the most downloaded apps worldwide, but some governments have security concerns. 03/02/2025
Panama US tells Panama to 'reduce China's influence' over the canal US Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino on Sunday to discuss the management of the Panama Canal. 03/02/2025
Economy China renews threat to retaliate against US tariffs after Trump move US President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada, Mexico and China is hotting up over the production and importation of the opiate fentanyl, along with trade surpluses and illegal border crossings by migrants from across the globe. China is angry. 03/02/2025
Markets Global markets roil after Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China The world's financial markets are in turmoil amid fears over an all-out global trade war after US President Donald Trump imposed blanket tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China. 03/02/2025
Tech News DeepSeek chatbot 'censors' questions about China, according to tests DeepSeek's new chatbot seems to censor questions about sensitive topics in China compared to other AI chatbots, according to a new analysis. 28/01/2025
Europe News EU should negotiate with US, China with 'gun in pocket', says Lamy The US and China pose existential challenges for the EU, former Director-General of the World Trade Organization (WTO), Pascal Lamy tells Euronews' Europe Conversation. 27/01/2025
Economy China's factory activity contracts ahead of Chinese New Year China's most important festival, this year's public holidays will begin on Tuesday and continue until 4 February. It is the time when millions of people leave the cities to travel back home for a rare break with family. 27/01/2025