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A Huawei sign seen at the VivaTech fair in Paris. Photo: AFP
Huawei

Chinese tech champions boost Europe ties amid US tensions

At VivaTech, the Chinese ambassador to France says Beijing is ready to collaborate with Paris to enhance scientific and technological exchanges.

China-EU relations

Opinion | Why Europe must end its strategic drift by working with China

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European travel

Think Innsbruck is all about skiing? Then think again

China-EU relations

Not just robots: China’s high-end 3D printers shine at Europe’s top tech fair

Chinese firms optimistic about rising EU demand, as trade war narrows access to US market.

Zhang Zhengwen, the founder of XDM 3D Printing Technology (left) with the Chinese ambassador to France, Deng Li, in the China Pavilion at Paris VivaTech on June 12, 2025. Photo: Xiaofei Xu/SCMP
Donald Trump

Trump says again he’ll set unilateral tariffs in 2 weeks

US president plans to issue unilateral tariff rates to trading partners, offering ‘take it or leave it’ deals.

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Donald Trump

Polish PM Tusk secures confidence vote amid political turmoil

Tusk called for a vote, noting Poland’s new reality after the election loss of his close ally – Warsaw Mayor Rafał Trzaskowski to nationalist Karol Nawrocki.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials

Chief executive says city will remain free port despite growing protectionism globally, as he invites businesses to ‘explore vast array of opportunities’.

The city’s leader at a lunch with EU represenatatives. He said the gathering served as a platform for direct dialogue and an exchange of views. Photo: Facebook/John Lee
China-EU relations

Chinese exports to EU surge, but bloc waiting to see if emergency action needed

Rise in shipments that followed US tariff war may trigger action from Brussels if it deems that threatens European industries.

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China’s C919 passenger plane

Exclusive | China working to add C919 certification to agenda for July EU summit

To speed up EU certification of its home-grown narrowbody jet, Beijing is pushing for the topic to be broached at a meeting with bloc leaders.

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Donald Trump

Trump tariffs can remain in effect, US appeals court rules

The decision means Trump may continue to enforce, for now, his tariffs on imports from most US trading partners.

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President Donald Trump holding up a chart of his so-called ‘reciprocal tariffs’ in April. File photo: AFP
Asean

Opinion | How Europe can be Southeast Asia’s hedge against US-China trade war

The region’s best bet might be to take its own side and develop greater trade and diplomatic relations with Europe.

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French President Emmanuel Macron delivers his keynote address during the Shangri-la Dialogue in Singapore on May 30. He called for deepening EU-Asia trade as well as security ties. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

EU in Latin America touts itself as ‘just’ partner amid US-China rivalry

Speaking in Brazil and aiming bloc’s message at Global South, senior envoy also extols shared agenda for green and digital transition.

Austria

Former pupil kills 9, then himself in shooting at Austrian school

The shooting has shocked the country, sparking national mourning and investigations into motives.

TikTok

TikTok adds 500 UK jobs in expansion as US fate remains uncertain

A new 135,000 sq ft office is set to open in early 2026, as the ByteDance subsidiary expands in Europe amid looming US sell-or-ban deadline.

Signage at TikTok’s current office in London seen on February 9, 2022. The ByteDance-owned social media company is expanding in the UK with a new office in the capital. Photo: AFP
China-EU relations

‘Irresistible trend’: why Chinese firms are rushing to open factories in Hungary

Hungary’s cheap wages, big subsidies and pro-Beijing stance are attracting a wave of Chinese companies looking to expand into Europe.

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China exports

China export slowdown adds impetus to trade talks

The US and China start trade talks in London on Monday under the shadow of slowing Chinese exports and US hunger for rare earths.

China airliners

China Future Tech webinar | How China’s aerospace rise is reshaping global skies

A civil aviation specialist and SCMP reporters will discuss the global impact of China’s ambitions with its C919 jet, and more.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

How BYD and Chinese peers are transforming Europe’s small EV market

Volkswagen, Renault and other EU stalwarts prepare a slew of smaller, cheaper EVs to fight an influx of Chinese models.

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BYD electric cars waiting to be loaded on a ship are stacked at the international container terminal of Taicang Port in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province in September 2024. Photo: AFP
Ukraine war

Russia advances to east-central Ukraine region as offensive intensifies

Despite talk of peace, the war is stepping up with Russian forces grabbing more territory in Ukraine.

Israel-Gaza war

Israel military says identified body of Hamas chief Mohammed Sinwar

The remains were found in a tunnel beneath the European Hospital in the southern Gaza city of Khan Younis.

Italy

Italians vote on citizenship, labour protection referendums

The changes would make it easier for children born in Italy to foreigners to obtain citizenship and provide more job protections.

A woman casts her ballot in a box for referendums on citizenship and job protections, at a polling station in Milan, Italy, on Sunday. Photo: AP
US-China trade war

China signals readiness on rare earth talks, approves more exports

Beijing says it is ‘willing to enhance communication’ on strategic minerals, which have taken centre stage in US-China trade negotiations.

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China accounts for around 70 per cent of global rare earth mining and around 90 per cent of the refining of these minerals. Photo: Reuters
Australia

Angered by Trump’s ‘unjustified’ tariffs, Australia chases new trade deals

Trade Minister Don Farrell said Canberra is in talks with other nations to cut its reliance on the US.

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Business of climate change

EU biodiesel tariffs offer Hong Kong a chance to boost adoption of green fuel

Biodiesel needs more financial incentives to compete with EVs in the city’s decarbonisation efforts, Business Environment Council says.

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Diplomacy

Opinion | China as a global conflict mediator: from ambition to action

From Saudi-Iran rapprochement to Myanmar ceasefires, China’s conflict diplomacy also aims to protect its own interests.

Traditional Russian wooden dolls called “matryoshka” depicting China’s President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are seen for sale in St. Petersburg, Russia. Photo: AP
Indonesia

Indonesia, EU to conclude 9 years of free trade negotiations

Indonesia will get zero tariffs for 80 per cent of its exports and removal of non-tariff barriers as it pushes for market access.

Airlangga Hartarto, Indonesia’s Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, during an interview with Reuters at his office in Jakarta in 2023
US-China relations

US-China trade talks in London ‘positive step’ but rough road ahead: analysts

Tariff-supporting commerce chief Howard Lutnick’s likely presence on US team in Britain on Monday ‘not good news for China’, observer warns.

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China economy

Macroscope | How China’s overlooked financial system enabled its industrial success

China’s industrial policy could not have succeeded without a financial system harnessed in the service of balanced growth.

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