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At least 5 killed, many injured, in Belgium apartment block fire
The blaze broke out on the eighth floor of a residential building, with over 200 residents. Meanwhile, a fire has killed three in Germany.
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China-EU relations
EU seeks ‘tangible results’ on China trade deficit by October
30 Jun 2026 - 5:00PM
China-EU relations
China-EU joint statement on trade
30 Jun 2026 - 2:47PM
China-EU relations
EU sets China October deadline for ‘tangible results’ after key trade talks
Marathon session in Brussels sees Beijing agreeing to establish a ‘joint monitoring mechanism of trade flows’ to help ease economic tensions.
30 Jun 2026 - 2:12AM
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E-commerce
China’s cooling, e-commerce giants see sales surge as Europe heat sizzles
Alibaba notes surge in retail and business-to-business orders, Midea reports sharp revenue rise, and Gree sales get bump in major European markets.
29 Jun 2026 - 10:09PM
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China trade
As China dominates solar and energy sector, fears emerge over EU’s new crackdown
Brussels’ unease over European reliance on Chinese tech sees the bloc impose bans and restrictions, as fears mount on how far it will go.
29 Jun 2026 - 8:00PM
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Serbia
Serbians keep up protest after president says he will step down in weeks
Protesters express satisfaction with Aleksandar Vucic’s resignation, but fear he may not fully relinquish power.
29 Jun 2026 - 11:20AM
Hong Kong politics
Rise in elite civil servants leaving prompts calls for hiring rethink
Thirty-six administrative officers left in past financial year, up by a third, raising concerns over how ranks of top tier are replenished.
27 Jun 2026 - 8:01PM
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China-Latin America relations
EU pitches Brazil a ‘more beneficial’ rare earths deal than US or China
EU’s Jozef Sikela promises refining investment and technology transfer, in a race for Brazilian minerals that the US and China already lead.
26 Jun 2026 - 6:03AM
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Renewable energy
Why a Chinese renewables giant is pondering a majority localisation in Europe
Europe has prohibited Chinese renewable power inverters from being used in EU-funded projects, citing cybersecurity and dependency risks.
22 Jun 2026 - 3:45PM
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Climate change
‘Unprecedented’ Europe heatwave intensifies as temperatures pass 40 degrees
France records heat-related deaths, nations close schools and cancel trains, and wildlife shelters struggle to cope.
22 Jun 2026 - 7:58PM
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The end of history has come and gone for Europe
EU bureaucrats thought they had left power politics behind. Now it is coming back to bite them.
21 Jun 2026 - 9:49PM
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China-EU relations
Germany backs EU’s tough China line with call for ‘Plaza Accord’ talks on yuan
European Commission on a mission to craft tools to tackle what the bloc sees as China’s industrial excesses.
20 Jun 2026 - 1:06PM
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China-EU relations
EU leaders ask Brussels to come up with new trade weapons to counter China shock
Late-night meeting ends with instruction to officials to engage with Beijing while preparing tools to defend Europe’s economy.
19 Jun 2026 - 7:23PM
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China-EU relations
EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’
EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.
18 Jun 2026 - 10:17AM
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China-EU relations
EU nations ready to battle ‘China Shock 2.0’ with tough new strategy
Broad coalition of EU members support new trade strategy to prevent China causing European deindustrialisation as key Brussels summit looms.
18 Jun 2026 - 2:29AM
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China-EU relations
Why Europe’s fight against a ‘China shock 2.0’ could end before it even begins
Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn.
17 Jun 2026 - 9:14AM
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European Union
EU bows to Trump pressure on tariffs but warns of future chaos
Trump has threatened ‘much higher’ levies if the EU does not remove import duties on US industrial goods by July 4.
16 Jun 2026 - 9:25PM
China-EU relations
Europe is blaming China’s economic rise for its own failures, think tank says
It comes as Beijing reportedly cancelled two meetings with the EU this month, and as the bloc prepares for key talks on China policy.
12 Jun 2026 - 6:00PM
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China-EU relations
Have trade tensions scuppered EU-China talks ahead of tough Brussels decisions?
June 23 meeting in Beijing postponed without warning as bilateral ties deteriorate on a near-daily basis.
11 Jun 2026 - 5:39PM
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China-EU relations
EU needs a ‘dedicated instrument’ to unwind China dependencies, trade chief says
The bloc may force companies to diversify their suppliers, after Beijing’s use of export controls put pressure on EU industry.
6 Jun 2026 - 3:23PM
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China-EU relations
EU trade chief swipes at China overcapacity, but vows ‘meaningful’ discussions
Maros Sefcovic made the remarks after meeting China’s chief trade negotiator, but says both sides are focused on mutual success.
5 Jun 2026 - 12:06AM
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China-EU relations
EU, China hold talks as trade war looms
China trade envoy Li Chenggang is to meet EU trade chief Maros Sefcovic to set up a platform for discussing trade and investment as Europe considers a tougher approach to stem a flood of low-cost Chinese imports.
4 Jun 2026 - 5:01PM
China trade
Why China is defending industrial subsidies against ‘one-sided’ OECD report
The dispute comes as industrial policy becomes a major point of contention in global trade, particularly in hi-tech and strategic sectors.
4 Jun 2026 - 5:00PM
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EU and China set for Paris talks this week as trade war fears mount
Bloc puts ‘carrot-and-stick’ approach to test in high-stakes meeting with Beijing’s international trade envoy on sidelines of OECD meeting.
3 Jun 2026 - 8:55PM
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China-EU relations
As EU mulls trade tools, China vows to take steps against any new restrictions
While warning of retaliation against ‘new trade instruments’, Beijing says China-EU communication channels remain open.
31 May 2026 - 8:32PM
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China-EU relations
Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation
Trade chief details why bloc needs to take stronger steps to defend itself from what is described as a new ‘China shock’ to its industries.
30 May 2026 - 1:06AM
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China-EU relations
JD.com’s US$2.6 billion bid for Germany’s Ceconomy faces deeper EU scrutiny
European Commission launches in-depth investigation under Foreign Subsidies Regulation in latest instance of Brussels-Beijing tensions.
28 May 2026 - 11:53PM
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