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US should worry about its own debts to China rather than warn Italy about a debt trap, suggests Michele Geraci, who predicts more European nations will soon follow it in joining belt and road plan.
US should worry about its own debts to China rather than warn Italy about a debt trap, suggests Michele Geraci, who predicts more European nations will soon follow it in joining belt and road plan.
The guidelines are a setback for the US, which has been lobbying allies in Europe to boycott Huawei over cybersecurity fears.
The guidelines are a setback for the US, which has been lobbying allies in Europe to boycott Huawei over cybersecurity fears.
Angela Merkel says Europe is still keen to participate in infrastructure scheme the US dubbed ‘vanity project’.
Angela Merkel says Europe is still keen to participate in infrastructure scheme the US dubbed ‘vanity project’.
The EU economy is facing a raft of issues, including Brexit, the transition of leadership in Germany, the violent ‘yellow vest’ protests in France and widespread populism.
The EU economy is facing a raft of issues, including Brexit, the transition of leadership in Germany, the violent ‘yellow vest’ protests in France and widespread populism.
The two highways, totalling 300km in length, will cost US$400 million to build, and financing may take two options: wholly funded by China, or split between China and Moldova 85:15
The two highways, totalling 300km in length, will cost US$400 million to build, and financing may take two options: wholly funded by China, or split between China and Moldova 85:15
China will buy 290 A320 planes and 10 of the larger A350s in the long-awaited contract. The A320 is the chief rival to Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX.
China will buy 290 A320 planes and 10 of the larger A350s in the long-awaited contract. The A320 is the chief rival to Boeing’s troubled 737 MAX.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the ‘time of European naivety’ over Beijing is at end.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the ‘time of European naivety’ over Beijing is at end.
Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, has strongly condemned the European Union’s move to phase out the commodity by 2030.
Indonesia, the world’s biggest palm oil producer, has strongly condemned the European Union’s move to phase out the commodity by 2030.
May meets with Tory Brexiteer MPs, including the influential Jacob Rees-Mogg and former foreign secretary Boris Johnson.
May meets with Tory Brexiteer MPs, including the influential Jacob Rees-Mogg and former foreign secretary Boris Johnson.
High security for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to Paris on Monday, which will mark 55 years since Charles de Gaulle established diplomatic relations with Beijing.
High security for Chinese President Xi Jinping’s official visit to Paris on Monday, which will mark 55 years since Charles de Gaulle established diplomatic relations with Beijing.
Ethiopian ambassador to China Teshome Toga Chanaka insists that signing on to the Belt and Road Initiative ‘makes a lot of sense’, rejecting claims that the plan is a ‘debt trap’ for developing economies.
Ethiopian ambassador to China Teshome Toga Chanaka insists that signing on to the Belt and Road Initiative ‘makes a lot of sense’, rejecting claims that the plan is a ‘debt trap’ for developing economies.
European Union wants member states to speak with one voice on China issues, analyst says
European Union wants member states to speak with one voice on China issues, analyst says
Malaysia and Indonesia have clashed with EU lawmakers over the crop’s cultivation, which has caused rampant deforestation and destruction of wildlife.
Malaysia and Indonesia have clashed with EU lawmakers over the crop’s cultivation, which has caused rampant deforestation and destruction of wildlife.
Organisers estimated around a million protesters took to the streets of the British capital on Saturday.
Organisers estimated around a million protesters took to the streets of the British capital on Saturday.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Chinese President Xi Jinping witness signing of memorandum of understanding in Rome.
Italian Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte and Chinese President Xi Jinping witness signing of memorandum of understanding in Rome.
Some British MP’s predict May could only have weeks left in her job as lawmakers move to try to take control of the plan to leave the European Union.
Some British MP’s predict May could only have weeks left in her job as lawmakers move to try to take control of the plan to leave the European Union.
The Southeast Asian nations have warned of retaliatory measures over the European Union’s plan to curb the use of palm oil in its biofuels by 2030, while the industry watchdog says the move seems to be politically motivated.
The Southeast Asian nations have warned of retaliatory measures over the European Union’s plan to curb the use of palm oil in its biofuels by 2030, while the industry watchdog says the move seems to be politically motivated.
If lawmakers do not ratify May’s text, Britain will have until April 12 to decide whether it will take part in the European Parliament election.
If lawmakers do not ratify May’s text, Britain will have until April 12 to decide whether it will take part in the European Parliament election.
Huge numbers of people sign form, just eight days left before Britain is due to leave the EU.
Huge numbers of people sign form, just eight days left before Britain is due to leave the EU.
The European Union has taken a tougher and more united stand on its biggest trading partner as concerns grow about Chinese influence on the continent.
The European Union has taken a tougher and more united stand on its biggest trading partner as concerns grow about Chinese influence on the continent.
In a rare public address, May put the onus on MPs to break the deadlock with just eight days to go until Britain is officially due to leave the European Union
In a rare public address, May put the onus on MPs to break the deadlock with just eight days to go until Britain is officially due to leave the European Union
Agreement on standards would be rare deal as relations between the trading partners fray on other fronts.
Agreement on standards would be rare deal as relations between the trading partners fray on other fronts.
EU ambassadors have reportedly agreed that the risks of having the UK as a member state beyond May 23, when European elections are due, are too high.
EU ambassadors have reportedly agreed that the risks of having the UK as a member state beyond May 23, when European elections are due, are too high.
Theresa May had submitted a formal letter requesting a three-month extension of article 50, with European Council President Donald Tusk saying that a short Brexit extension could be possible.
Theresa May had submitted a formal letter requesting a three-month extension of article 50, with European Council President Donald Tusk saying that a short Brexit extension could be possible.
Both Indonesia and Malaysia have vowed to file challenges at the World Trade Organisation if the EU’s ‘discriminatory’ new rule takes effect.
Both Indonesia and Malaysia have vowed to file challenges at the World Trade Organisation if the EU’s ‘discriminatory’ new rule takes effect.
The European Commission last year handed Google a record US$4.9 billion fine for using market power of its mobile software to block rivals in areas such as internet browsing
The European Commission last year handed Google a record US$4.9 billion fine for using market power of its mobile software to block rivals in areas such as internet browsing
Chancellor says government will tighten network security requirements but not single out individual companies.
Chancellor says government will tighten network security requirements but not single out individual companies.
Prime minister will write to European council president Donald Tusk to ask for an extension before EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursdays.
Prime minister will write to European council president Donald Tusk to ask for an extension before EU leaders meet in Brussels on Thursdays.
Naval operations expected to increase to protect freedom of navigation in key trade route amid concerns over China’s island-building and military activities, while EU leaders discuss proposals about relations with Beijing.
Naval operations expected to increase to protect freedom of navigation in key trade route amid concerns over China’s island-building and military activities, while EU leaders discuss proposals about relations with Beijing.