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China presses EU states over visas for Taiwanese politicians
China has stepped up diplomatic pressure on EU countries to deny visas and entry to Taiwanese officials, invoking the Schengen Borders Code and warning against crossing Beijing’s political “red line”. The move follows a series of high-level visits by Taiwanese politicians to Europe and highlights growing tensions between the EU and China.
EU and China close to an agreement in the electric vehicle dispute
The EU and China are edging closer to a compromise in their trade dispute over electric vehicles, with talks focusing on price undertakings as a possible alternative to countervailing duties. New guidance from the European Commission outlines strict conditions for such offers, signalling that any deal must deliver the same level of protection as existing tariffs.
China reshapes trade and investment policy as the EU faces new economic tensions
Chinese authorities have announced adjustments to the country’s trade and investment policy in response to rising global trade tensions. The Ministry of Commerce said that despite a more challenging international...
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.
