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China-EU relations
China lifts sanctions on EU lawmakers amid transatlantic strains
The move had been telegraphed by a series of meetings between European Parliament president and China’s ambassador to the EU.
1 May 2025 - 2:25AM
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Israel-Gaza war
Amnesty accuses Israel of ‘live-streamed genocide’ against Gaza Palestinians
29 Apr 2025 - 9:50AM
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Style Edit: Purple meets paradox in Chanel’s new Chance Eau Splendide
21 Apr 2025 - 11:03AM
China-EU relations
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EU leaders plan trip to Beijing in July for summit with Xi
No date confirmed with the Chinese side as travel plan indicates serious effort to re-engage amid collapsed relationship with the US.
11 Apr 2025 - 5:38AM
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Donald Trump
Trump losing patience with Putin, US’ Marco Rubio tells Nato
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump probably wouldn’t accept the Russian president’s delaying tactics much longer.
4 Apr 2025 - 10:09PM
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Nato
Marco Rubio says US committed to Nato but tells allies to spend more
Trump has demanded Nato more than double its current spending target to five per cent of GDP – more than any, including the US, spend now.
3 Apr 2025 - 7:39PM
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Huawei
5 charged, new raids in Huawei corruption probe at EU parliament
Four suspects face charges, including active corruption, while a fifth is accused of money laundering.
19 Mar 2025 - 10:49AM
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China-EU relations
Huawei named by Belgian authorities in brewing European Parliament bribery scandal
Case of alleged ‘active corruption’ plus ‘use of false documents’ carried out under the guise of commercial lobbying, prosecutors say.
14 Mar 2025 - 12:00PM
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European Union
New corruption scandal roils EU parliament
‘Several lobbyists’ were taken into custody and none of those held for questioning on Thursday morning were EU lawmakers.
13 Mar 2025 - 11:36PM
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France
Paris transportation chaos ending after unexploded WWII bomb disposal operation
The unexploded bomb dating back to World War II was discovered near tracks serving Paris’ busy Gare du Nord station.
7 Mar 2025 - 11:26PM
China-EU relations
US and Russia alone should not dictate peace in Ukraine: China’s EU ambassador
In comments on the CPPCC sidelines, the diplomat reiterated that Ukrainian peace cannot be determined only by US and Russia.
6 Mar 2025 - 2:10PM
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Profile
Musician Bolis Pupul’s return to the home he never knew
Pupul’s latest album, Letter to Yu, is a love letter to his late mother inspired by her hometown, Hong Kong, and a reckoning with the roots he once tried to keep buried.
3 Mar 2025 - 10:46AM
China-EU relations
EU trade chief plans China visit amid soaring tensions with Trump
Bilateral grievances sure to be on the agenda, although problems between Europe and US could provide space for positive discussions.
27 Feb 2025 - 8:43AM
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Banking & finance
DBS, HSBC have best-performing mobile banking apps in Asia: report
Two digital lenders, Hong Kong’s Mox Bank and Trust Bank Singapore, tied for fourth in Asia.
19 Feb 2025 - 8:30AM
Ukraine war
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China plan could yet help deliver peace to war-torn Ukraine
Beijing’s 12-point strategy may be worth reconsidering as US fails to create negotiating atmosphere of trust and respect.
14 Feb 2025 - 10:43PM
European Union
Transatlantic trade war nears as Trump, EU clash on metals tariffs, digital laws
In Paris, EU chief Ursula von der Leyen and US Vice-President J.D. Vance discuss the ‘challenge of non-market overcapacity’.
12 Feb 2025 - 1:27AM
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Belgian police hunt 2 suspects after Brussels metro shooting
Nobody was injured in the shooting, which was probably drug-related, the prosecutor’s office said.
5 Feb 2025 - 9:34PM
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European Union
Belgium turns to the right as new PM De Wever sworn in
Conservative Bart De Wever, 54, has also sought regional autonomy for his northern Flanders.
3 Feb 2025 - 6:06PM
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Art
Restoring Rubens painting a tall order for Antwerp museum team
A painting taller than an adult giraffe is undergoing restoration at a museum in Belgium, requiring yoga-like contortions from conservators.
3 Feb 2025 - 4:15AM
Bonds
Hong Kong and Macau link bond systems to create larger market
Four new bond issuances worth 3.2 billion patacas (US$401 million), plus 18 secondary-market transactions, settled on first day of linkage.
21 Jan 2025 - 6:41PM
China-EU relations
Europe’s ‘China crisis’ looms as continent’s export gravy train stalls
As the EU’s auto industry reels from a slowing Chinese economy and cutthroat competition, analysts caution the worst is yet to come.
23 Jan 2025 - 1:55AM
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Christmas
Don’t eat your Christmas tree, Belgians warned, after city posts food tips
The Ghent website had suggestions on how to recycle the conifers at the dinner table, such as by making flavoured butter with the needles.
8 Jan 2025 - 6:07AM
China-EU relations
China, EU ‘very aware of what’s at stake’ in trade talks: Spanish envoy
Spain’s ambassador to Beijing Marta Betanzos tells audience at Renmin University that both sides will benefit from improved trading ties.
19 Dec 2024 - 3:42PM
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Law
New Belgium law gives sex workers contracts, benefits and safety protection
Law gives access to health insurance, paid leave, maternity benefits, unemployment support and pensions.
2 Dec 2024 - 3:55PM
Singapore
2 teens arrested after Singaporean student stabbed to death in Brussels
The suspects also harassed the 25-year-old during an evening out in the Belgian capital.
8 Nov 2024 - 2:05PM
Hong Kong
Belgian Days brings intercultural culinary delights to Hong Kong and Macau
From November 9 to 17, experience a taste of Belgium with culinary, musical and cinematic collaborations showcasing Belgian and local talent.
4 Nov 2024 - 5:45PM
China-EU relations
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Chinese firm Nuctech wins EU tenders despite subsidies inquiry
Scanner maker awarded over €15 million in EU-financed contracts for equipment at Italian ports.
21 Oct 2024 - 11:47PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan’s Tsai Ing-wen to visit Europe in first overseas trip since stepping down
Details of 8-day visit kept quiet amid security concerns, reports say.
7 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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