China, Europe

Lu Shaye, China's 'wolf-warrior' diplomat, appointed special representative for Europe
Known for his vehement, even aggressive rhetoric toward Western countries, China's ex-ambassador to France arrives at a time when relations between Beijing and Brussels are fraught with tension.
Europe could be a big loser in US-China trade war, ECB warns
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China appoints ‘wolf warrior’ ambassador to manage affairs with Europe
Former ambassador to France Lu Shaye, who enraged many in Europe in 2023 when he questioned the sovereignty of former Soviet states and whether Crimea was part of Ukraine, had been appointed China’s special representative for European affairs, the foreign ministry said.
Lu Shaye, China’s controversial ex-envoy to France, handed new role for Europe
Appointment of experienced diplomat known for abrasive style and high-profile fallouts comes at delicate time for Sino-European relations.
China names combative diplomat as senior envoy for Europe
China has named controversial diplomat and ex-ambassador to France, Lu Shaye, as Special Representative for European Affairs, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Thursday. Lu, 60, earned a reputation for making frequent combative statements during his five-year tenure as Beijing's envoy to Paris,
Controversial former Chinese ambassador appointed to European affairs post
China's controversial former ambassador to France Lu Shaye has been appointed to a prestigious post in charge of European affairs, Beijing announced Thursday.
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China and the EU come closer to cooperate against Trump's threats: "Beijing and Brussels need each other"
The tariff threats from the US president have improved the perception of the always complex relations with the Asian giant in ...
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From Beijing to the Balkans: Chinese-built highway in Montenegro expands Belt and Road into Europe
Built by the China Bridge and Road Corporation, it was in many ways an engineering feat. A jaw-dropping 656-foot-high bridge ...
Timelapse Shows China's Wartime Command Site 10 Times Larger Than Pentagon
Timelapse images show China's rapid construction of a military complex that U.S. officials say is on track to be at least 10 ...
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A Palpable Sense of Retrenchment in Europe Comes Into Focus With Secretary of State Rubio’s Opening Moves
A warning to Britain on Beijing’s ‘Malign Influence’ in Indo-Pacific signals sea change, as Brussels takes a backseat to Asia ...
As US and China dominate AI race, where is Europe's answer to DeepSeek and ChatGPT?
Europe has trailed the US and China in the AI race, and the rise of DeepSeek has only widened the gap, but open-source projects and regulatory efforts could help the continent carve its own path in ...
Big companies see no China recovery soon, adding to trade tensions gloom
Pernod Ricard and Carlsberg warned they see few signs of a pick-up in consumer demand in China, adding to a gloomy outlook ...