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Spain
EU’s ‘trade bazooka’ was meant for China. Could the US be hit instead?
Bloc turns some of the weapons it had trained on Beijing towards Washington for potential use in the erstwhile allies’ worsening trade war.
17 Apr 2025 - 5:01PM
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European Union
Trump’s scorning of Europe forces bloc to reconsider its ties with China
16 Apr 2025 - 3:37PM
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China technology
After Made in China 2025, could foreign firms lose tech edge, market share?
16 Apr 2025 - 12:58PM
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European Union
Opinion
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Time for the EU to stop outsourcing its China policy to the US
The EU must move quickly to engage with China based on European interests instead of defaulting to American positions.
16 Apr 2025 - 10:49AM
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European Union
Opinion
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How Trump’s tariff chaos could bring Europe and China closer together
Notwithstanding conflicting positions on issues such as Chinese exports and Ukraine, the EU and China now have much more common ground.
16 Apr 2025 - 12:15AM
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Semiconductors
Dutch exports to China drop as chip gear giant ASML clears back orders
Chinese imports from Netherlands dip more than 10 per cent in March according to customs data after buyers rushed to stockpile high-end semiconductor tools.
14 Apr 2025 - 8:30PM
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European Union
Serbia’s government rallies to counter anti-corruption protests
The Serbian government has stepped up a crackdown against critics, with police questioning activists and threatening legal action.
12 Apr 2025 - 10:38PM
China trade
US, EU, German business chambers in China brace for ‘long-lasting’ trade war
Some say China-US strife offers an opportunity for other third countries to re-evaluate their relationship with China.
12 Apr 2025 - 1:00PM
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US-China trade war
China never backs down when faced with ‘unreasonable’ behaviour, Xi warns
Xi told Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez that the EU should help China resist ‘unilateral bullying’ after the Trump tariffs landed.
11 Apr 2025 - 8:28PM
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US-China trade war
EU senses more leverage over Beijing as US and China wage superpower trade war
Following small win in brandy probe, Brussels hopes it will be able to push Beijing on industrial overcapacity, sources say.
11 Apr 2025 - 12:00PM
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Hong Kong youth
Letters
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All enrichment and no free play makes our children unhealthy
Readers discuss the value of unstructured play, the monetisation methods of video games, and Europe’s attitude towards China.
11 Apr 2025 - 11:30AM
SCMP Exclusives
Exclusive
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EU leaders plan trip to Beijing in July for summit with Xi
No date confirmed with the Chinese side as travel plan indicates serious effort to re-engage amid collapsed relationship with the US.
11 Apr 2025 - 5:38AM
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US-China trade war
China seeks to strengthen EU, Asean ties as US trade war escalates
China and European Union ready to engage on thorny issues such as electric vehicle imports as Trump’s tariff plans spark concerns.
10 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM
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European Union
Opinion
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How Europe can teach Trump a hard lesson on free trade
Unlike in the 1930s, Europe is united and capable of weaving a global trade web that spans from Shenzhen to Sao Paulo.
10 Apr 2025 - 5:30AM
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Sweden
Man detained in Sweden on suspicion of spying on Uygurs for China
Beijing has denied accusations from rights organisations about abuses against the ethnic minority group in Xinjiang.
10 Apr 2025 - 3:10AM
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Japan
Nato chief confronts China’s ‘staggering’ military build-up during Japan visit
Nato chief Mark Rutte urged for a stronger Japan-Nato alliance amid concerns over China’s rapid military expansion and global stability threats.
8 Apr 2025 - 11:21PM
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US-China decoupling
China has the tools to weather Trump storm, Premier Li tells EU’s von der Leyen
Ursula von der Leyen raised grievances with Li Qiang and emphasised their shared responsibility in supporting a strong trading system.
8 Apr 2025 - 9:02PM
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European Union
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If the EU adopts a ‘US plus one’ strategy, Hong Kong has a role to play
Hong Kong can lean into its role as a superconnector and help boost cooperation between European countries and China.
8 Apr 2025 - 9:30AM
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China trade
EU frets over flood of Chinese imports as Trump stokes tariff war
Advocates for easier trade with Beijing, including Spain, face off against Poland and others backing protections against Chinese imports.
8 Apr 2025 - 2:07AM
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European Union
EU hits back at Trump’s trade war with US$28 billion in planned tariffs
The EU’s retaliatory tariffs will hit US products including meat, wine and clothing as well as chewing gum, vacuum cleaners and toilet paper.
7 Apr 2025 - 2:28PM
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US-China trade war
What comes next? Europe searches for a new orbit in a post-American order
Some hope Europe’s developed economy and adherence to rules will be attractive to partners turned off by a ‘might makes right’ world.
6 Apr 2025 - 5:49PM
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Diplomacy
Macroscope
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Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again
The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.
5 Apr 2025 - 4:30PM
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As Trump torches relations with EU, bloc seeks to redefine approach to China
Trump has torched relations with the European Union, and the bloc’s new-found pragmatism is said to be defining its strategy on Beijing.
2 Apr 2025 - 9:08AM
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Science
European leadership in particle physics threatened by China: CERN chief
‘There is real competition’ from China in particular, Fabiola Gianotti said, adding the giant FCC project is ‘absolutely on the good track’.
1 Apr 2025 - 3:59AM
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European Union
Opinion
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Brussels should listen to Europe’s CEOs who want closer China ties
Amid a hail of US tariffs, a strong showing of CEOs from Europe and UK at China Development Forum reflects a desire to stay invested in China.
30 Mar 2025 - 4:30PM
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China should do ‘right thing’ to build trust with Europe, ex-top diplomat says
Beijing needs to address EU concerns including over Ukraine war for ‘functional relationship’, according to ex-Spanish foreign minister.
29 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
Could China-Europe tensions be easing with a flurry of French and EU diplomacy?
The French foreign minister and EU trade chief have been in Beijing to mend fences on trade and Ukraine.
31 Mar 2025 - 2:45PM
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European Union
‘Reverse Deng’: can Europe pull a role reversal and secure Chinese battery tech?
As China leads the way on EVs and batteries, some say Europe should be pursuing joint ventures and technology transfer with Chinese firms.
28 Mar 2025 - 12:00PM
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