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The latest breaking news and stories on Germany, a country in northern Europe known as a federal republic, and the world’s fourth largest economy. Also covering Germany’s relationship with China and Europe, plus commentary and updates on Germany’s economy, politics, society and social issues.
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China-EU relations

EU hits ‘make-or-break moment’ as divided leaders confront ‘China shock 2.0’

EU member states poised to confront internal divisions and launch aggressive trade defences against systemic threat posed by Beijing.

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China-EU relations

EU nations ready to battle ‘China Shock 2.0’ with tough new strategy

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Artificial intelligence

Alibaba Cloud expands in France amid Europe’s data sovereignty push

US-China relations

Opinion | The West must reckon with the reality of China’s rise

Beijing’s emergence as a major power must be navigated with wisdom and respect, rather than framed as a threat that needs to be contained.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Russia

Over 1,100 foreigners granted ‘anti-woke’ Russian visas last year

Germans, French and Americans top the list of recipients, according to Russia’s Foreign Ministry.

G7

Cigarettes, football and Greenland: G7 hot mics reveal world leaders’ banter

Unfiltered audio captures off-the-cuff conversations at the G7 summit in France.

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China-Latin America relations

Latin America and Europe are bystanders in the US-China AI race: Lula adviser

Brazil’s Celso Amorim tells a Rio conference the Global South must answer via Brics, casting rare earths and data as matters of sovereignty.

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Celso Amorim, a senior adviser to Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, addresses a security conference in Rio de Janeiro. Photo: Handout
China-EU relations

Why Europe’s fight against a ‘China shock 2.0’ could end before it even begins

Brussels currently lacks the firepower to win a trade clash with China – and Beijing is not in a mood to make concessions, analysts warn.

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Taiwan

Taiwan KMT leader visits US, but ‘concerns over her positions persist’: expert

KMT chairwoman said her US visit went ‘beyond expectations’, but concerns about her position on some issues may persist, an expert says.

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European Union

EU bows to Trump pressure on tariffs but warns of future chaos

Trump has threatened ‘much higher’ levies if the EU does not remove import duties on US industrial goods by July 4.

Members of the European Parliament take part in an electronic vote on the adjustment of customs duties and opening of tariff quotas for the import of certain US goods in Strasbourg on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
US-China tech war

China’s AI outpaces global rivals but trails in trust, survey shows

Poll by London-based consultancy shows that more than 90% of respondents believe AI will transform the world – but fears persist.

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Many people believe that China’s AI models are outpacing that of the US and leading the global tech race, according to a new poll by London-based consultancy Public First. Photo: Shutterstock
European Union

As I see it | Is Europe declining faster than Qing China? A Chinese-French debate

While a startling historical comparison made by a former French diplomat has caused a stir, it might be too soon to write off Europe.

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United States

What foreign brands still win over Chinese shoppers?

Localised strategies and high-quality reputations help products from Japan, Switzerland, South Korea and the US build consumer affinity.

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Japan

Why Japan is trying to get in on Europe’s flagship drone programme

Analysts say Japan can bring precision manufacturing to the European project aimed at building a home-grown alternative to US-made drones.

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An Airbus Eurodrone remotely piloted aircraft system on display at the 55th International Paris Airshow at Le Bourget Airport, near Paris, France, on June 17, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

Zelensky proposes meeting Putin in US after Russian leader ‘ignores’ G7 invite

Ukrainian leader said he made the proposal in a call with Trump, suggesting Putin would find the offer of a US meeting ‘harder to refuse’.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. Photo: EPA
South Korea

South Korean music festival out against discord in reunification hopes

In a National Unification Advisory Council survey in May, nearly half of the 1,200 respondents aged 19 to 39 view the North as ‘hostile’.

US, Israel war on Iran

The US and Iran have signed a ‘great deal’. So what happens now?

Memorandum of understanding expected to open pathway for talks on most contentious issues, including nuclear programme and sanctions.

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China trade

China-EU tensions, Xi in North Korea, flatlining retail sales

This week: China seeks to avert EU trade war, Xi hails ‘unwavering’ ties with North Korea, and US blacklists Chinese tech giants for alleged military ties. Next week: May retail sales data may show little growth, China tightens minerals controls, Nvidia gaming chip challenger comes to market, and more.

French President Emmanuel Macron (centre) chairs an international videoconference on global growth. Photo: EPA
China trade

China’s BYD challenges iconic auto giants as hybrid demand surges in Germany

A three-fold jump in BYD’s German registrations highlights shift towards lower-tariff models, as company chairman says ‘the worst is over’.

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China-EU relations

Have trade tensions scuppered EU-China talks ahead of tough Brussels decisions?

June 23 meeting in Beijing postponed without warning as bilateral ties deteriorate on a near-daily basis.

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Fifa World Cup 2026

Gold-laden World Cup trophy’s value surges 157% – how much is the bullion worth?

While priceless to players, all that shimmers in the iconic Fifa statue has seen its intrinsic value skyrocket amid a historic rally since the last tournament.

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The Fifa World Cup trophy is seen on display in the US state of New Jersey earlier this month. Photo: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
China-EU relations

Opinion | EU threat of trade war against China is a strategic farce

The EU is mistaken in believing it still has economic leverage. A trade war will not save an economy in decline.

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Chinese-made electric cars awaiting export are seen parked at the International Automobile Trade Port in Hangzhou in China’s eastern Zhejiang province. Photo: AFP
Japan

As I see it | Forget Weimar, it’s Japan’s Taisho period we need to talk about

As analysts warn about the far-right’s gains in Germany, we must also reckon with the historical events that prompted Japanese militarism.

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US-China relations

Trump has an understanding with Xi. His own administration doesn’t like it

US president’s warmer tone towards Beijing has raised hopes in China, but US tariffs, export curbs and lawmakers tell a different story.

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China-EU relations

China debate reaches fever pitch in Brussels as EU’s crunch fortnight kicks off

Ahead of next week’s leaders’ summit, some are pushing for the bloc to end its ‘naivety’ and forcefully counter cheap imports.

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There is consensus in Brussels that nothing will meaningfully change in the EU’s China policy until Germany is onside. Photo: EPA
Ukraine war

European powers back Zelensky’s call for summit with Putin

UK, France and Germany endorse face-to-face ceasefire talks, but the Kremlin has so far ruled out a meeting.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Photo: Reuters
Open Questions series

Open Questions | Economist James Heckman on the value of risk-taking, and China’s ‘common goal’

He also discusses the economic outlook, youth unemployment and whether the country can overtake the US in science and tech.

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China-EU relations

Outside In | Europe blaming China for trade imbalance ignores its own policy failures

How are Beijing’s successful industrial policies any different from those used by Europe, the US or the ‘Asian tigers’ in the past?

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