Business & Economy: In the first four months of 2025, China’s trade surplus with the EU surged to a record $90 billion, underlining the shift in global trade patterns

US-China trade rift may turn Europe into a dumping ground for Chinese goods

The 2023 Paris Motor Show has become a focal point for escalating tensions between European and Chinese automakers, as the electric vehicle (EV) industry grapples with proposed EU tariffs, market challenges, and shifting regulatory landscapes.

EU-China EV tensions escalate as Paris Motor Show spotlights industry challenges

Germany's Economy Minister, Robert Habeck, made an attempt to reassure Chinese officials in Beijing on Saturday that proposed EU tariffs on Chinese goods would not be punitive.

EU-China trade tensions: Habeck's balancing act amid EV tariff dispute

European Union's tariffs on Chinese EVs have sparked a debate among EU nations regarding potential harm to the EU's automotive industry. The most vocal among them is Germany, a country heavily dependent on China for trade.

Germany in the EU-China trade crossfire

The European Union on Thursday accused China of economically punishing Lithuania over its stance on Taiwan. EU authorities believe this threatens the integrity of the bloc's single market and have launched a case at the World Trade Organization (WTO) against Beijing.

European Union accuses China of economically punishing Lithuania over its stance on Taiwan

The European Union has unveiled a project called ''Global Gateway'' that is worth 300 billion euros ($340 billion). The project is being seen as a response to China's Belt and Road strategy.

Eyeing China, EU unveils 'Global Gateway' project worth $340 billion

European nations had long kept Taiwan at arm’s length, wary of provoking Beijing, which opposes contact with the island it claims as its territory. But an unusual flurry of diplomatic activity suggests a subtle shift may be underway in Europe, driven in part by the region’s growing frustration over China’s aggressive posture.

As distrust of China grows, Europe may inch closer to Taiwan

Amid tensions with China, European Union legislators passed a resolution to deepen relations with Taiwan and power investment. China immediately hit back saying: "European Parliament should immediately stop its words and deeds that undermine China's sovereignty.

EU passes resolution seeking deeper ties with Taiwan; China slams move

The European Union must deepen ties with Taiwan and start work on an investment deal with the island, EU lawmakers said in a resolution adopted on Thursday, a move likely to anger Beijing as a similar EU-China deal struck in 2020 has been put on ice.

EU lawmakers push for closer ties with Taiwan amid rising Chinese pressure

China on Friday slammed the European Union's "confrontational approach" after it halted ratification of a new investment pact with Beijing until it lifts sanctions on EU politicians, deepening a dispute in Sino-European relations and denying EU companies greater access to China.

China slams EU's 'confrontational approach' after it freezes investments

The European Commission said that efforts to win approval for the EU's massive investment deal with China were effectively "suspended" given the soured diplomatic relations between both sides after tit-for-tat sanctions.

How will India benefit from EU's ratification of China investment deal?

Brussels is seeking to strengthen its ability to control Chinese inroads into Europe's economy, with proposed new powers to probe state-backed foreign companies seeking to snap up European firms.

EU targets China with new powers over state-backed firms

Prison sentences handed to pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong erode basic freedoms in the territory and "impact EU-China relations", the office of the EU's top foreign policy official warned on Friday.

Jailing of Hong Kong activists impacts EU-China ties: EU official

The European Union on Friday condemned the "harassment" of foreign journalists in China after a BBC correspondent left the country in the face of legal threats and pressure from authorities.

European Union denounces China's 'harassment' of foreign journalists

In 2020, China overtook the United States to become the European Union's biggest trading partner, according to data released by the EU statistics agency Eurostat on Monday.

China overtakes US, becomes European Union's biggest trading partner

EU member states gave political backing to Brussels' planned investment pact with China on Monday, clearing the way for a deal between the world's biggest economic blocs.

European Union paves way for investment deal with China

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