China, Europe and Beijing
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"This dam can almost power the state of Texas," an engineer told Newsweek, with the scale of energy produced "simply astounding."
Half a century after the establishment of relations between China and the EU, and against a backdrop of deteriorating transatlantic relations, the European Union and China held their 25th summit in Beijing.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping urged the European Union to make “the right strategic choice” and enhance cooperation with China, while EU leaders called for a rebalancing of trade ties, as the two sides tackle deep-seated grievances at a tense summit in Beijing.
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Pakistan to protect the safety of Chinese nationals and projects, as he met with Pakistan's army chief who was on his first visit to Beijing since his country's recent clashes with India.
China has embraced an “anaconda strategy” to slowly ramp up pressure on Taiwan, making continued U.S. support a lynchpin of the island’s autonomy.
China’s second-in-command Li Qiang had a self-deprecating response when confronted with criticism from a top European Union official that Beijing’s government subsidies played a role in contributing to global imbalances in manufacturing output and demand. The winning formula is working hard - perhaps too hard.
E.U. leaders are in Beijing to mark 50 years of diplomatic relations with China, but they have major disagreements over trade and Russia’s war against Ukraine.
The White House puts a priority on doing business with Beijing as it prepares for bilateral talks next week.
The votes could reshape the island democracy's parliament and the government's approach to its powerful neighbor.
Tensions are high in Taiwan as threats from China and anger over political deadlock take center stage in an election to recall opposition lawmakers