Hong Kong: EEAS statement on the conviction of former chief editors at Stand News
EEAS reacts on the Hong Kong District Court sentences concerning Chung Pui-kuen and Lam Shiu-tung, two former chief editors of…
Cross-border data flows: EU and China launch communication mechanism
The mechanism is a deliverable of the political agreement reached in 2023 between Vice-President Jourová and Vice-Premier Zhang Guoqing at the EU-China High-Level…
BEVs from China: EU Commission discloses draft definitive findings of anti-subsidy investigation
The EU Commission has disclosed to interested parties the draft decision to impose definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric…
China: IMF Executive Board concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation
China’s economy has remained resilient despite the continued weakness in the property sector, with GDP growing by 5.2 percent in…
Silk Road spirit: Chinese President Xi meets Italian prime minister Meloni
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni in Beijing on Monday. Noting that China and Italy…
China: High Representative Borrell met with Foreign Minister Wang Yi
EU High Representative/Vice-President (HR/VP) Josep Borrell met with Foreign Minister of China Wang Yi, in the margins of the ASEAN…
China, Russia agree to further expand investment, energy cooperation
China and Russia have agreed to further expand investment and energy cooperation to promote bilateral ties.
WIPO report: China-based inventors lead on global GenAI patents
China-based inventors are filing the highest number of generative artificial intelligence patents, a new report from the UN World Intellectual…
WTO starts trade policy review for China
At the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the ninth review of the trade policies and practices of China takes place on…
European Innovation Scoreboard: Performance improving, but at different speeds
A broader analysis, including other European countries and selected global competitors, shows a changing landscape. Switzerland appears as the most innovative European…
Belarus: Accession to Shanghai Cooperation Organization during summit in Astana
Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko took part in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Astana on 4 July. Completing the…
Battery-electric vehicles from China: EU Commission imposes provisional countervailing duties
Nine months after the initiation of its anti-subsidy investigation, the EU Commission has imposed provisional countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles…
South China Sea: Statement by the EEAS spokesperson on recent developments
China’s new ‘Coast Guard Regulation’ which entered into force on 15 June has added to tensions, rather than reducing them.…
EU hosts EU-China High Level Climate and Environment Dialogue
Executive Vice-President Šefčovič will co-chair the Fifth EU-China High-Level Environment and Climate Dialogue (HECD) in Brussels, with the participation of Commissioners Sinkevičius and Hoekstra. The HECD…
China: 39th Human Rights Dialogue with the European Union
The EU reiterated its concerns over the restrictions on fundamental freedoms, labour rights and the use of forced labour, limits…
EP Think tank: Will the EU help build a cobalt refinery in the DRC?
Most of the world's cobalt is mined in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). It is shipped to China…
Speech by Swedish Foreign Minister Billström at the China Forum in Stockholm
The Swedish Government recognises the need for both broader and deeper China expertise to manage both challenges and opportunities emanating…
China: IMF staff completes 2024 Article IV Mission to China
"China faces significant fiscal challenges, especially for local governments. Sustained fiscal consolidation over the medium term is needed to stabilize…
Three lessons from California: EEAS Blog post by EU HR Borrell
EU HR Borrell returned from California with three main takeaways: "First, to keep innovation in Europe, we need to significantly…
Taiwan: Inaugural Address of ROC 16th-term President Lai Ching-te
At his inauguration, Taiwanese President Lai delivered his address titled “Building a democratic, peaceful, and prosperous new Taiwan.”
Statements by Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin following their meeting in China
On the morning of May 16, President Xi Jinping held a restrictive meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who was…
Sweden-China Trade Council: Speech by Chinese Ambassador Cui Aimin
China and Sweden have a long history of economic and trade exchanges. At present, more than 10,000 Swedish enterprises are…
Main outcome of the visit of President Xi Jinping to Hungary
Xi said China highly valued Hungary’s “firm commitment to the One China policy”, and he pledged to provide China’s steady…
Chinese President Xi Jinping in Paris: Speeches and remarks (updated)
"China has delivered to Ukraine many shipments of humanitarian aids, and sent its special representative many times to mediate among…
Outcome of the visit of EU Agriculture Commissioner Wojciechowski to China
Leading a delegation of over 70 business representatives from the agri-food sector, the largest in his tenure, Commissioner Wojciechowski said…
Verdacht auf Agententätigkeit: Assistent des AfD-Europa-Abgeordneten Krah (aktualisiert am 24/4)
Festnahme wegen mutmaßlicher geheimdienstlicher Agententätigkeit: Die Bundesanwaltschaft hat am 22. April einen Assistenten des AfD-Europa-Abgeordenten und EU-Spitzenkandidaten Maximilian Krah vorläufig…
Address by EU Commissioner Wojciechowski at the High-level Mission to China
"There are four core values that drive agrifood production in the EU: quality, safety, authenticity and sustainability. Through a strong legislative…
China: EU Commissioner Wojciechowski leads EU agri-business delegation
EU Commissioner for Agriculture Janusz Wojciechowski will visit China from 21-27 April 2024, leading a senior EU agri-food business delegation aiming to grow European…
Automatisiertes und vernetztes Fahren: Deutschland und China wollen kooperieren
Das automatisierte und vernetzte Fahren hat das Potenzial, die Zukunft der Mobilität tiefgreifend zu verändern. Deutschland und China möchten das…
EU-China conclude the 6th High-Level People-to-People Dialogue
The theme of this 6th edition of the HLPPD was “working together for a greener and more sustainable future”, and…
EU-China conclude the 6th HLPPD on education, culture, youth and sport
The theme of this 6th edition of the HLPPD was “working together for a greener and more sustainable future”, and…
EU Commissioner Ivanova visits China and Japan to strengthen cooperation on education, culture and sport
Today, Commissioner for Innovation, Research, Culture, Education and Youth, Iliana Ivanova, will commence a 3-day visit to Beijing for the next…
EU Commissioner Ivanova visits China and Japan to strengthen cooperation
EU Commissioner Iliana Ivanova will commence a 3-day visit to Beijing for the next edition of the EU-China High-Level People-to-People Dialogue. After her…
UK holds China state-affiliated attackers responsible for malicious cyber-activity
UK calls out pattern of malicious cyber activity by Chinese state-affiliated organisations and individuals targeting democratic institutions and parliamentarians.
U.S. explains abstention from UN Security Council Resolution on Gaza
The United States abstained on UN Security Council resolution 2728. This abstention, which comes on the heels of the Russian…
EU and China meet during 27th Competition Week in Beijing to discuss competition policy priorities and enforcement
Officials and experts from the EU and China will meet in Beijing from 19 to 21 March 2024 to discuss their cooperation…
Bruegel Analysis: The EU AI Act – premature or precocious regulation?
As it stands, it is unknown whether the European AI Act will stimulate responsible AI use or smother innovation. Bruegel,…
EU–China Regional Policy Cooperation: Speech by EU Commissioner Elisa Ferreira
"China and Europe both have a long and proud history. With strong regional and local traditions. And a track record…
UN chief emphasizes peace as Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine enters third year
Addressing Security Council members, with several Ministers and ambassadors in attendance, the Secretary-General reminded them of the United Nations principle of the…
China: IMF Press Briefing on the 2023 Article IV Staff Report
Turning first to the implications of this for the near-term outlook, teh IMF projects real GDP growth to slow to…
Norway: Important dialogue with China
This year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Norway and China. The two parties agreed…
China: IMF Executive Board Concludes 2023 Article IV Consultation
China’s economic activity rebounded in 2023 following the post‑COVID reopening with real GDP estimated to have grown broadly in line…
MEPs warn of China’s meddling in European critical infrastructure
In a resolution, which was drafted by rapporteur Klemen Grošelj (Renew, SI) and adopted by 565 votes to 26 and 31 abstention,…
Switzerland and China strengthen ties ahead of 75th anniversary
On Monday, 15 January, a Federal Council delegation led by President Viola Amherd received a Chinese delegation led by Premier…
Outcome of the EU China Summit – Summaries published by the EU and China
The European Union (EU) and China held their 24th Summit in Beijing on 7 December 2023. President of the European…
EU Statement at the WTO Trade Policy Review of Hong Kong, China
"Hong Kong, China, has stated that these political developments do not undermine the principle of ‘One Country, Two Systems’, which…
EU Chamber in China: Remarks by President Jens Eskelund at the China-Europe Cooperation Partnership Dialogue
During the event, typical cases of Sino-European co-operation on green and low-carbon development (10 in total) were released, covering a…