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China signals deeper economic cooperation with Germany
China has signalled its readiness to deepen economic cooperation with Germany, framing trade and investment as a key stabilising force in its relations with Europe. During talks with the German Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Beijing highlighted clean energy, advanced technologies and services as priority areas for closer collaboration, while reaffirming its commitment to further opening the Chinese market to foreign businesses.
Beijing pushes back against US claims of Chinese interference in the Arctic
Beijing has pushed back against US claims that China is seeking to expand its influence in the Arctic, arguing that its activities in the region comply with international law and serve shared global interests. The dispute comes as European leaders distance themselves from Washington’s rhetoric on Greenland and Arctic security.
EU boosts the role of solar power in the energy transition as China cuts export rebates
Solar power has become the EU’s largest source of electricity, cementing its role at the heart of the bloc’s energy transition. As Brussels pushes to scale up clean technologies and reduce import dependence, China is phasing out VAT rebates on photovoltaic exports – a shift that could reshape global supply chains and affect prices in Europe.
