EU governments face pivotal vote on Chinese EV tariffs
European Union members face a pivotal vote on October 4 on whether to impose tariffs of up to 45 per cent on imports of Chinese-made electric vehicles in…
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Macron: EU could be ‘killed’ by new ‘multipolar’ world order
The European Union could be "killed" by the rise of the new "multipolar" world order, French President Emmanuel Macron has claimed.
EU has enough support to impose Chinese EV tariffs, sources say
France, Greece, Italy and Poland will vote on Friday in favour of tariffs of up to 45 per cent on imports of electric vehicles (EVs) made in China, sources said,…
EC calls on WTO to challenge China’s investigation into EU dairy products
The European Commission has launched a consultation request to the World Trade Organisation (WTO), to challenge China's anti-dumping investigation into European…
Spanish PM Sánchez calls for tariff truce between EU and China
“We don’t need another war, in this case a trade war.
China ‘stuns’ EU spirits sector as it mulls tariffs on brandy
China has threatened European Union companies with retaliatory tariffs after accusing them of dumping brandy on the Chinese market, damaging its domestic industry.
Chinese EV maker aims to build cars in EU to soften tariffs
A Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer and partner of Germany's Volkswagen has said it was looking to produce cars in the European Union to bypass new import…
EU’s Borrell warns EU-China trade war could be ‘unavoidable’
“We mustn’t be naive, we have no interest to get into a trade war… but maybe it’s unavoidable, it’s also in the logic of things.”
China launches anti-dumping investigation into EU dairy products
Trade tensions between Brussels and Beijing appear to be deteriorating, with China opening an anti-dumping investigation into European Union subsidies for certain…
Former commissioner takes senior role with controversial Chinese firm SHEIN
A former European Commissioner has sparked concern after taking a senior role at a major Chinese retailer SHEIN -- an online retailer facing accusations of compelling…
Meloni arrives in China, aims to boost trade balance
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrivies in China on July 26 for the first time since she took office in 2022.
Beijing angry as EU slaps tariffs on Chinese biodiesel
Officials in Beijing have expressed their displeasure after the European Union imposed new tariffs on imported Chinese biodiesel.
Hungary borrowed 1 bln euros from Chinese banks in April
Hungary borrowed €1 billion from Chinese banks in April to finance infrastructure and energy projects, government debt agency AKK said on Thursday.
NATO raises its tone against China: for America the front is in the East
NATO has raised its tone against China at the current summit in Washington in contrast to the conference held in Madrid on June 29-30, 2022.
German exports crash as deliveries to China tumble 10 per cent
Economists have expressed dismay at a sudden drop in Germany's exports with deliveries to China crashing by more than 10 per cent in just one month.
China-built EVs hit with duties in biggest EU trade case yet
The European Union will impose tariffs of up to 37.
Germany bans VW from selling ‘sensitive tech’ to China over security concerns
Germany has banned car manufacturer Volkswagen from selling a firm possessing "sensitive technology" to China over security fears.
China and EU hold technical talks on impending EV tariffs
Chinese and EU officials held several rounds of technical talks over Brussels' proposed tariffs on Chinese electric cars on July 4, China's commerce ministry said…
German car industry urges EU to drop tariffs on China-made cars
Germany's VDA auto association has urged the European Commission to drop its planned tariffs on China-made electric vehicles in a last-ditch effort to influence…
China tightens grip on crucial rare earths
China's State Council announced the approval of new regulations on the management of rare earth materials, strengthening government control.
China warns EU of potential trade war over ‘unfair’ electric cars probe
China's commerce minister Wang Wentao warned that escalating tensions with the European Union could lead to a "trade war".
China strikes back with anti-dumping investigation into EU pork
China has launched an anti-dumping investigation into pork and pork byproducts imported from the European Union.
China ‘undermining green transition with unfair EV subsidies’
China is "undermining" Europe's "green transition" with its "unfair" use of subsidies for electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, the European Commission has claimed.
Dutch pro-Chinese party denies CCP financing
A pro-China political party operating in the Netherlands has denied it is being funded by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
EU targets Chinese website Temu using DSA
The European Commission has targetted Chinese online platform Temu under its Digital Services Act (DSA), officially designating it as a ”very large online platform”…
EU Commission to postpone Chinese EV tariffs decision
The European Commission will postpone its decision on Chinese electric vehicle tariffs until after the European election on June 9, German magazine Spiegel…
German chemicals giant BASF to shut plants at home while investing billions in China
German multinational BASF is sparking a heated debate about degrowth and deindustrialisation.
German defence industry says it will need government help to reduce dependence on China
German arms producers will need help from the government if they are to reduce their dependency on Chinese materials and still be able to compete with U.S.
China dwarfs EU investment in bloc’s own back yard
China is dwarfing European Union investment in countries in the bloc's own neighbourhood, from Morocco to Turkey.
China signs ‘partnership’ deal with Hungary after von der Leyen bust-up
China has signed a new "all-weather" strategic partnership with Hungary amid worsening relations with the European Union.