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The base is equipped with the US Aegis Ashore Missile Defence System, which can detect, track and destroy missiles. Photo: Reuters

US opens missile defence base in Poland to Russia’s irritation

Base was originally intended to protect Europe from Iranian missile strikes, but the Kremlin views it differently.

Chinese EV makers’ global plans hit bumps amid Beijing’s warning, failed deals

Trump could send EU hurtling toward tariff war with US and China, Macron warns

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Italian president tells Elon Musk to quit meddling in Italy’s domestic politics

The highly unusual statement from the Italian head of state came against growing tension between the ruling coalition and the judiciary.

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Italian President Sergio Mattarella consistently tops opinion polls as the most respected leader in Italy. Photo: AP

Opinion | Trump may end the Ukraine war but no one is walking away a winner

No side remains unscathed, whether it’s Russia’s stagnation, Ukraine’s territorial loss and economic devastation, or the EU’s cost crises.

US to boost Ukraine support ahead of Trump transition

President-elect Trump, who has questioned US military support for Ukraine, says he will quickly end Russia’s war.

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BYD shrugs off Europe EV tariffs to deliver Sealion 07 SUV from 2025

Chinese EV makers are pushing sales in export markets amid stiff competition, sluggish economy at home.

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China-built electric vehicles, including those by BYD, are seen parked in the port of Zeebrugge in Belgium in October 2024. Photo: Reuters

Opinion | Here’s how the G20 can be more than a talk shop

While the grouping did a good job of dealing with the 2008 global financial crisis, in recent years, collective action has been sorely lacking.

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Cop29 host Azerbaijan hits out at West in defence of oil and gas

He singled out the US, the world’s largest historic carbon emitter, and the EU for particular criticism, accusing them of double standards.

EU’s next top envoy says China must pay ‘higher cost’ for supporting Russia

Kaja Kallas, former Estonian prime minister, talks tough in hearings to replace Josep Borrell as high representative for foreign affairs.

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Kaja Kallas, nominee for the post of the European Union High Representative and Vice-President for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, during her hearing at the European Parliament in Brussels on Tuesday. Photo: AP

Exclusive | Ex-WTO head says China-EU ‘united front’ can counter Trump trade curbs

Pascal Lamy has called for China and the EU to resolve their differences and defend global trade together in a second Trump term.

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Former head of the World Trade Organization Pascal Lamy has called for China and the EU to unite against likely trade curbs during Donald Trump’s second White House term. Photo: TNS

Germany heads to polls in February after Scholz’s coalition collapses

The decision follows the Free Democrats’ exit from the coalition, leaving Chancellor Olaf Scholz without a majority.

China, Europe should ‘fix rifts’ or risk return to ‘law of the jungle’: diplomat

Diplomats and experts urge Brussels and Beijing to prepare for global turning point by healing differences and improving ties.

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Opinion | China can build bridges as Trump’s America builds walls

Regardless of Trump’s approach, Beijing should avoid withdrawing from the world and instead seize the opportunity to attract global talent.

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A police officer helps a traveller fill out an entry registration card at Beijing Capital International Airport, on July 10. Photo: Xinhua

Croatia arrests 4 over attack on foreign workers

Labourers from Nepal, India, the Philippines and elsewhere have filled tens of thousands of jobs in construction and tourism.

Croatia’s Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic prior to an Informal Meeting of Heads of State or Government of the European Union in Budapest, Hungary, on Friday. Photo: AFP

Outside In | Does Trump’s election signal a crisis of legitimacy for democracy?

If the US is a bellwether for what is to become of democratic governance worldwide, then grounds for alarm are well founded.

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Editorial | China to feel benefit of more visa-free visitors

Beijing’s extension of scheme to 25 countries aims to create warmer relations and boost struggling economy.

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Facing rise in US tariffs on China, Beijing calls for burying the trade hatchet

Mofcom message comes as Trump revels in re-election win after vowing higher tariffs on China, and with EU officials in town for ‘intensive’ negotiations.

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In November 2017, presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in Beijing. Photo: TNS

Opinion | Trump’s return as president marks the end of American exceptionalism

Trump’s second term will mark a turn in US foreign policy towards a transactional approach and hasten the start of a multipolar world order.

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Argentine beef exports hit highest level in more than 5 decades

Data showed that January-to-September beef exports totalled nearly 700,000 metric tons, with nearly 70 per cent bought by Chinese buyers.

Explainer | China exports surge, but trade war fears rise: 5 insights from October data

China’s exports last month posted their fastest growth since July 2022, while imports fell.

A container is lifted by a crane backdropped by the construction of the Chinese-funded port in Chancay, Peru. Photo: AP

Trump win worries global partners ahead of COP29 climate summit

Trump has called climate change a hoax, plans to withdraw the US from the 2015 Paris climate agreement at the start of his second presidency.

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Supporters of Vice-President Kamala Harris linger at the event site after she conceded the US presidential race at Howard University the day after Election Day. Photo: EPA-EFE

EU tariffs will not stop Chinese EVs from entering bloc: officials at CIIE

China EV makers believe their advantages in production and price will make their products competitive abroad.

Germany faces snap election as Scholz’s coalition crumbles

Chancellor Scholz calls for a snap vote in Germany after firing his finance minister.

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Mexican leader ‘convinced’ US ties will stay positive after Trump’s election win

But Chinese investments in country such as electric-vehicle factories plus looming changes to a key free-trade deal could complicate matters.

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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum took office as the country’s president in October after winning election in June. Photo: Eyepix via Zuma Press Wire/dpa

EU has wish list for Trump, but support for tough China agenda will be expected

In Brussels, there is an expectation that the US election result could usher in a shifting balance of power in Europe.

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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban meets Donald Trump at Trump’s home in Florida on July 11. Photo: X via Reuters

EU leaders, allies mull future after Trump engineers political comeback

Reactions to election outcome range from ‘new beginning’ to despair as leaders consider how to deal with Trump’s return.

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Xpeng to rival BYD, Li Auto in hybrid car market amid shift in consumer demand

Company unveiled Kunpeng, a new charging system for hybrid cars, touted as the longest range extender system in the industry.

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Latest news, in-depth features and opinion on the European Union, covering Brexit, the euro and the trading bloc's relationship with China and the United States.
last updated:
28 August, 2024
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