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China-EU relations
Breaking news, analysis and opinion on relations between China and the European Union, covering trade, investment, policy, the Belt and Road Initiative and wider issues such as the US-China trade war and human rights.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
Chinese EV maker Nio has leased nearly 10,000 square metres of space from CTP in Budapest. Photo: CTP
International Property

Chinese firms seek European base for factories amid trade tensions, tariffs

European industrial real estate developer CTP expects increased demand from Chinese firms that do not want to get caught in the trade war.

European Union

How friendly will Europe’s right wing be to Trump on China? It’s complicated

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Ukraine war

Ukraine war: Zelensky thanks China for supporting territorial integrity

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China will retain car-export crown in 2025, but growth may slow on EU EV tariffs

China’s top auto firms are likely to diversify by introducing petrol cars and hybrid models to blunt the impact of trade barriers.

Workers at an SAIC Motor workshop in Shanghai. Photo: Xinhua
Science

Chinese classicists fight to save Greek, Roman works from conspiracy theorists

Supporters of the so-called pseudo-history argue that much of classical Greek literature, including the works of Aristotle, were faked.

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China lets Sweden, Finland, Germany and Denmark board ship in cable breach case

Chinese bulk carrier Yi Peng 3 is wanted in Sweden over a breach of two undersea fibre-optic cables in November.

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Ukraine war

EU finds pursuit of unity hampered by war, trade threats and Trump factor

‘Everyone talks about unity, but actually everybody is out to get the best deal for themselves and to avoid the absolute worst’: diplomat.

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European leaders met to discuss strengthening regional cooperation and partnerships at the EU-Western Balkans Summit in Brussels on December 18 . Photo: EPA-EFE
China's economic recovery

CEO sentiment in China sours amid slowdown risks, survey finds

Local competition and geopolitical tensions add to short-term pressures, but views of CEOs were more positive when pointing to China’s long-term outlook.

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Ukraine war

EU leaders avoid direct accusation over Chinese role in Russia’s war in Ukraine

A draft statement suggests leaders from the bloc’s 27 members will not accuse Beijing of crossing a major red line.

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China

China, EU ‘very aware of what’s at stake’ in trade talks: Spanish envoy

Spain’s ambassador to Beijing Marta Betanzos tells audience at Renmin University that both sides will benefit from improved trading ties.

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A container is lifted onto a China-Europe freight train at Yiwu West Railway Station in Yiwu, China’s Zhejiang Province, on November 18, 2024. Photo: Xinhua
TikTok

TikTok investigated for suspected election interference in Romania

Allegations include ‘recommender systems’ being open to manipulation and influencers not making clear they were paid to promote candidate.

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The European Commission is looking at TikTok’s policies on political advertising and paid-for content as part of its investigation related to the Romanian election. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

As China predicts more uncertainty in 2025, it urges Trump to make right choices

Foreign Minister Wang Yi vows ‘China will firmly be a force for peace’ while hoping Washington will meet Beijing halfway.

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Germany

Germany heads for early elections after Scholz loses confidence vote

Olaf Scholz remains interim chancellor as Europe’s biggest economy on the path to elections on February 23.

Ukraine war

Chinese names added to EU sanctions list over Russia’s war in Ukraine

For the first time, seven individuals and entities have been added to the bloc’s ‘fully fledged listings’ over support for Moscow’s war effort.

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Four companies were sanctioned for providing drone equipment to the Russian military industry. Photo: AFP
China-France relations

China-EU trade war a ‘lose-lose’ situation, top diplomat Wang Yi warns

Wang meets French diplomatic adviser Emmanuel Bonne for strategic dialogue that could lay groundwork for visit by Emmanuel Macron.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (right) meets Emmanuel Bonne, diplomatic adviser to the French president, in Beijing on Saturday. Photo: Xinhua

How will Hungary’s Orban square the circle of ties with China and Trump?

The Hungarian prime minister must walk a fine ‘economically neutral’ line between East and West.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Can Chinese electric trucks overcome global tariffs to dominate the market?

Fleets of electric trucks from China have been growing internationally even as Western countries target the country’s EVs with sanctions.

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Diplomacy

Editorial | Culture helps bolster China ties with France

Exhibition at Hong Kong Palace Museum serves as reminder of relationship with China and why it is important for city to ensure it continues.

A staff member looks on during a media preview of “The Forbidden City and the Palace of Versailles” exhibition, which marks the long-standing relationship between China and France. Photo: AP
European Union

EU-China agenda stalls under Trump’s long shadow

Holding pattern could break next week as EU decides if China crossed red line in arming Russia, a move that would force Beijing to respond.

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China's economic recovery

How is China seeking to counterbalance trade tensions with US, EU?

Ministry of Commerce officials were active on a number of fronts early this week.

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Diplomacy

China’s envoy to France Lu Shaye heads home in shadow of controversy

Analysts say the delay in moving Lu from Paris shows Beijing did not want to be seen giving in to outside pressure.

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Lu Shaye was appointed as China’s ambassador to France after a controversial period as its envoy to Canada. Photo: AFP
European Union

EU to sanction China entities for role in supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine

The latest package will be the first time that targeted entities face direct sanctions for playing a role in the invasion.

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Rescuers carry the body of a person pulled from the rubble of a building that was hit by a Russian missile strike in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, on Tuesday. Photo: Press service of the State Emergency Service of Ukraine in Zaporizhzhia region/Handout via Reuters
US-China relations

Trump policies could ‘naturally’ bring US allies closer to China, analysts say

Others do not expect improved ties between Beijing and Brussels, particularly in the next year.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

China’s CATL, Stellantis to build US$4.3 billion EV battery plant in Spain

Joint venture received support from the Spanish government, which abstained in the EU’s October vote to impose extra tariffs on Chinese-made EVs.

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US-China relations

Open Questions | ‘Only game in town’: ex-Spain minister says China-EU ties can thrive under Trump

Former top diplomat says EU’s problems are not about Trump, and both China and the bloc must choose between maintaining existing trade relations or ‘chaos’.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong ‘one of the main priorities’ in push to build Sino-French ties: envoy

Eva Nguyen Binh, an ambassador for French cultural diplomacy, calls for protection of cultural links during time of tense trade discussions.

Chinese artefacts were sent to France for an exhibition at the Guimet-National Museum of Asian Arts in Paris which showcased treasures from the Tang dynasty. Photo: Xinhua
TikTok

Why China’s TikTok and EU are going head to head over Romanian election

Front runner Calin Georgescu, a far-right candidate with pro-Russian and anti-Nato views, is accused of gaining from viral TikTok drive.

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European Union

Opinion | 3 obstacles China must overcome to mend ties with Europe

The Chinese and European economies can both benefit from increased engagement, especially if Beijing can assuage investors’ concerns.

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