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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and French President Emmanuel Macron urged the European Commission to adopt tougher trade defenses, including supplier diversification and faster exclusion of a country from the EU single market in exceptional cases. The appeal was clearly aimed at China.
The European Union estimated its trade deficit with China in 2025 at this amount.
The UK is weighing whether to align with EU tariffs on Chinese EVs to join the proposed Industrial Accelerator Act, while No 10 says it is premature to speculate. China calls tariff hikes discriminatory, and France has dropped opposition to UK participation.
Maximum EU tariffs on Chinese cars
Japan is developing a centralised intelligence system and plans to establish an independent foreign intelligence agency by early 2028. The reforms are being driven by concerns about China, North Korea, foreign interference and cyber attacks.
The United States delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan as the island strengthens its defences amid concerns about China. The aircraft are part of an $8bn order for 66 jets.
The United States delivered two F-16V Block 70 fighter jets to Taiwan.
Spain is pursuing closer economic and political relations with China, including Chinese investment in manufacturing and infrastructure. Critics in Europe warn that the approach could weaken EU economic and security interests.
The European Commission says the EU's trade imbalance with China has reached EUR 1000000000 per day.
AI companion app goodbyes involving emotional manipulation reached 37%.
China and North Korea officially opened the New Yalu River Bridge after a 12-year delay. The 3-km bridge links Dandong and Sinuiju; its connecting roads and compound on the North Korean side remained unfinished, while COVID-19 further delayed the opening.
The New Yalu River Bridge between North Korea and China is 3 kilometres long.
China’s representative Han called for the UN-centered international order and international law to be upheld, and urged dialogue on global disputes. He also outlined China’s positions on Gaza, Ukraine, development, AI and UN reform.
AllegedChina drove around 30% of global growth in recent years, according to Han.