63 h. ago The dragon in the grid: Limiting China’s influence in Europe’s energy system

The dragon in the grid: Limiting China’s influence in Europe’s energy system  European Union Institute for Security Studies |

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4 d. ago Can Europe rebuild its strength to trade with China without fear?

China and the European Union began 2026 with another trade clash. As the EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism entered its definitive phase, Brussels tightened compliance and Beijing warned of countermeasures. However, this week, the two sides signalled progress on defusing the electric vehicle dispute; the EU issued guidance to Chinese EV exporters on submitting minimum price plans. The juxtaposition underlines the point: even when one high-profile area shifts from escalation to technical...

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8 d. ago China FM Wang Yi opens Africa tour with united call for rules

China and the African Union issued a joint call to uphold an international law-based order, with particular respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, in a display of unity against Washington’s raid on Venezuela. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and African Union chief Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expressed concerns over the events in Venezuela in a statement released after their meeting in Ethiopia on Thursday. The United States raided Venezuela on Saturday and abducted its leader Nicolas...

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9 d. ago Joint Press Release of the African Union – China Strategic Dialogue

Joint Press Release of the African Union – China Strategic Dialogue  African Union

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1 week ago Maduro’s ‘Perfect Union’ With China Hides Deep Economic Rupture

Maduro’s ‘Perfect Union’ With China Hides Deep Economic Rupture  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago China Union Jumps by Limit on Plan to Buy Argentine Lithium Brine Miner for USD175 Million

China Union Jumps by Limit on Plan to Buy Argentine Lithium Brine Miner for USD175 Million  Yicai Global

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3 w. ago China’s rare earth magnet exports to EU jump nearly 60% as approvals take effect

China’s exports of permanent magnets to the European Union saw a sharp rebound in November, as Beijing confirmed last week it has begun granting general licences with lengthier terms for overseas shipments of the magnets, which contain valuable rare earth elements and are essential components in numerous hi-tech items. Last month’s total export volume of the magnets to the EU increased 59.5 per cent year on year to 2,568.8 tonnes, according to figures released on Saturday by China’s General...

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