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The latest breaking news and stories on France, a country in western Europe known as a semi-presidential republic, and the world’s seventh largest economy. Also covering France’s relationship with China and Europe, plus commentary and updates on France’s economy, politics, society and social issues.
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Head of State
President Emmanuel Macron
Emmanuel Macron
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Prime Minister Michel Barnier
Singapore’s Minister for Defence Chan Chun Sing (centre) with representatives from 16 partner countries during the launch of the Guiding Principles for Underwater Infrastructure Defence Exchanges at the Shangri-La Dialogue on Saturday. Photo: Singapore’s Ministry of Defence
Singapore

17 nations launch pact to protect vital undersea cables amid US, China absence

Singapore’s defence chief tells the Shangri-La Dialogue the pact aims to explore potential areas of collaboration and share best practices.

China-EU relations

Brussels agrees on tougher China trade policy, as Beijing vows retaliation

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European Union

EU’s 6 biggest economies agree on capital markets supervision

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China-EU relations

EU heavyweights back industrial accelerator as China shock fears grow

Highlighting urgency, bloc’s major members offer qualified support of legislative proposal that has deepened tensions with Beijing.

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Adolfo Urso, Italy’s business minister, urges the EU to move quickly and pass the Industrial Accelerator Act. Photo: EPA
European Union

France becomes first EU country to reimburse anti-obesity drugs

The move is estimated to cost the state around €100 million (US$116 million) annually at full roll-out.

China-EU relations

Europe plans tougher response to China Shock 2.0

EU officials will discuss new trade protection measures at a meeting on Friday as the continent’s companies contend with a deluge of Chinese imports.

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SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong elite’s beloved restaurant, Cannes 2026’s best: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a restaurant beloved by Hong Kong’s rich and famous to GLP-1s other benefits, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The Snow Garden restaurant in North Point was considered one of the best Shanghainese restaurants in Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
China-EU relations

European leaders get ready to ‘act now’ amid rising fears of ‘China shock 2.0’

Ahead of a key debate on Friday, most commissioners said to support a more robust stance and broader use of safeguard measures.

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Food and Drinks

Dish in Focus: Pâté en croûte i caille at Terrace Boulud

Terrace Boulud’s Aurélie Altemaire turns a Lyonnais pâté en croûte into a 4-day exercise that rewards time, precision and a chef’s instinct for balance.

Nordic nations

Norway to join France’s nuclear umbrella, in move away from US reliance

European countries are seeking to strengthen their defence capabilities ⁠amid doubts about US commitments and tensions with Russia.

A shows a nuclear submarine is seen at the naval base in Ile Longue, France, iin December 2016. Photo: AFP
Mainland China

Video | French luxury brand closes its Beijing flagship store

Last-minute bargain hunters picked through the remains as staff stripped the mannequins.

A sign is seen on the Galeries Lafayette mall, a day before it closes, in Beijing on May 26, 2026. The closure of France’s Galeries Lafayette’s first China flagship on May 27, takes place against a backdrop of a sluggish post-pandemic economy and shifting consumption practices. (Photo by GREG BAKER / AFP) / TO GO WITH: China-luxury-retail-economy-consumption, FOCUS by Mary YANG and Agatha CANTRILL in Shanghai
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Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for May 29-31

Tipples to tease your tongue, from Bar Tincture’s bespoke cocktails to Jean-Pierre’s French bistro flair and Monkey Shoulder’s ode to whisky.

Japan

Russia’s military activity has Japan fearing a dual-front war

Japan scrambled its fighter jets 448 times in nine months last year. Most of the intercepts involved Russian or Chinese aircraft.

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Louvre

Louvre heist to be turned into film

The daring robbery sent shock waves around the world, and the stolen jewels – worth around US$100 million – remain unrecovered.

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Tourists take selfies in front of the glass pyramid of the Louvre museum in Paris, France, in April. Photo: RReuters
Extreme weather

Exceptionally early heatwave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe

Several drownings were reported in Britain and France as people tried to cool down.

A pharmacy thermometer sign reading 38 degrees Celsius in Lyon on Tuesday, as a heatwave hits France. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Paul Chan’s trip just one step in strengthening relations with Europe

Hong Kong must continue to build on the finance secretary’s visit to highlight the city’s financial strengths and ease concerns over money laundering.

Crime

French teens held over murder of 11-year-old boy found with towel round neck

The victim was discovered on the banks of the Vilaine river in Rennes, according to local prosecutors.

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Ukraine war

Exiled Belarus opposition leader visits Ukraine as Kyiv warns of escalation

Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya meets foreign minister during working trip as Kyiv reels from heavy Russian strikes.

Belarusian opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya and Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha in Kyiv. Photo: Reuters
Extreme weather

‘Heat dome’ over Europe scorches UK, France, Italy and Spain

The continent is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering spring temperature records.

ByteDance

ByteDance AI films shake up Cannes as TikTok owner challenges Hollywood norms

A new cinematic tool, Seedance 2.0, can generate feature-length movies for a fraction of traditional costs.

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Tourism

Checklist tourism trends as travellers go for selfies over ‘real stories’

From Paris to Turkey, tourists blitzing through sites for social media snaps are causing crowding and concerns that they’re missing the point.

Tourists in Paris pose for a selfie with the Eiffel Tower in the background. From France to Aruba, more tourists are treating historical sites as merely boxes to tick off a list and reducing them to social media backdrops. Photo: AP
US-China relations

US investment returning? Chinese data shows double-digit growth in early 2026

Other rapidly growing sources of foreign direct investment included Luxembourg, Switzerland and France, Ministry of Commerce says.

US companies increased their investment in China in the first four months of this year. Illustration: Reuters
China consumption

China sales hold up as European luxury brands warn of Iran war impact

While LVMH, Hermes and Prada recorded increased sales in Chinese market, Kering reported a decline.

China-EU relations

Major EU countries push for tougher China policy ahead of Brussels debate

Spain, Italy, the Netherlands, France and Lithuania call for more aggressive response to ‘systemic and structural industrial overcapacity’.

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Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

According to data from analytics company Cirium, the aviation industry managed disruptions through capacity changes made months in advance rather than opting for last-minute cancellations. Photo: Elson Li
Crime

Editorial | Hong Kong should spare no effort in fight against financial crime

The recent crackdown by law enforcement agencies from 10 jurisdictions on international scams shows the benefit of regional cooperation.

Officers from the Frontier+ initiative at a press briefing in the Maldives. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan urges closer Europe ties, dialogue to work out differences

Finance chief says opportunities exist to tap city’s capital markets, while acknowledging concerns over trade imbalances.

China’s Communist Party

Video | How a rural French town became the cradle of Chinese communism

Late paramount leader Deng Xiaoping was among the many Chinese students who studied in Montargis in the early 20th century.

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