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EU concerned by report of Russia producing attack drones in China
Est. 3minA report that Russia is developing a China-backed attack drone programme for the war in Ukraine is "deeply concerning", a European Union spokesperson said on Friday (27 September).
China’s newest nuclear-powered submarine sank this year, US reveals
Est. 3minChina's newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior US defense official said on Thursday (26 September), a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities.
Kazakhstan is the buckle of the Belt and Road initiative
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is a development strategy proposed by the Chinese government which focuses on connectivity and cooperation between Eurasian countries. BRI largely replicates the Silk Road, a common historical heritage of China, Kazakhstan and all countries along its path.
China pours cold water on EU’s ambition coalition at COP21
Est. 5minChina tonight (11 December) poured cold water on the European Union’s ambition to use an alliance of developed and developing nations to push for a strong deal at the UN Climate Conference (COP21) in Paris.
Scientists, space agencies race to be the first ‘climate cop’
Est. 5minScientists from the United States, Japan, and China are racing to perfect satellite technology that could one day measure greenhouse gas emissions from space, potentially transforming the winner into the world's first climate cop.
How the emerging economies are stealing the show at COP21
Est. 6minChina, India, Brazil and South Africa are raising big questions over climate finance at COP21, a strategy that allows them to monopolise the limelight at other countries’ expense. EURACTIV France reports.
Future carbon market: The Far East
Est. 6minSPECIAL REPORT / While the price of carbon remains low, support for pricing schemes is growing. Asia will soon overtake Europe as the home of the world’s biggest carbon markets. EURACTIV France reports.
Dependence on coal jeopardises climate targets
Est. 4minDecarbonisation is the name of the game in this day and age; now a new study has shown how it should actually be implemented. EURACTIV's partner Tagesspiegel reports.
COP21: A shaky start to negotiations
Est. 5minWorld leaders made a grand display of impotence at the opening of the COP21 in Paris on Monday (30 November). The ambitions of the big emitters remain as low as ever. EURACTIV France reports.
EU ministers pledge concrete action for embattled steel sector
Est. 5minEuropean Union ministers agreed a list of "concrete actions" to deal with the crisis facing the steel sector - but failed to agree on urgent measures that steelmakers are demanding to stem a flood of cheap imports from China which caused 5,000 job looses in the sector over the past three months.
UK steelmakers call for immediate EU action on Chinese imports
Est. 2minUK steelmakers called for Britain's Business Minister Sajid Javid to insist on immediate action against Chinese steel 'dumping' when he meets European Union economy and industry ministers in Brussels on Monday (9 November).
Piketty: Rich individuals must foot bill for climate change
Est. 5minIndividuals, not states, should be charged for the CO2 they emit. This idea is central to the system proposed by French economist Thomas Piketty, which would place more responsibility for climate change at Europe’s door. EURACTIV France reports.
China debuts first domestically-produced passenger aircraft
Est. 4minChina's first big passenger plane rolled off the assembly line on Monday (2 November) as the Asian giant seeks to develop its own aviation sector and challenge foreign industry giants for prestige and market share.
Beijing drops hint it would like UK to stay in EU
Est. 3minChina hopes to see a united European Union in which Britain plays a prominent role in promoting Chinese relations with the bloc, President Xi Jinping told Britain's premier - making in an indirect plea for the country to remain part of the EU.
Least developed countries set the standard for climate action ahead of COP21
Est. 5minThe least developed countries have all submitted their national contributions for the COP21. Many of these texts are highly ambitious, but depend on uncertain finances. EURACTIV France reports.
‘Bargain bin’ milk could hurt developing economies
Est. 6minA proposed boost to German dairy-exports has been criticised for the potential economic damage it could do to developing countries, EURACTIV Germany reports.
Myanmar signs limited truce with rebels, but fighting persists
Est. 3minMyanmar today (15 October) signed a limited ceasefire with eight ethnic minority armies, in a step towards ending decades of civil war but diminished by the refusal of several other rebel groups to join the deal.
China loses WTO appeal in stainless steel dispute with EU, Japan
Est. 3minChina lost an appeal ruling yesterday (14 October) in a World Trade Organization dispute in which Japan and the European Union had complained about Chinese use of anti-dumping duties on high performance, seamless stainless steel tubes.
‘Time is short’ to stop climate change
Est. 9minWith the COP21 climate change conference on the horizon, scientific experts have warned that this is the international community's last chance to reach a long-term agreement. EURACTIV's partner El País - Planeta Futuro reports.
Europe’s regions take climate finance into their own hands
Est. 4minThe EU’s cities and regions are compensating for the lack of climate finance available by issuing their own "green bonds" for sustainable development projects. EURACTIV France reports.
Myanmar official accuses China of meddling in rebel peace talks
Est. 5minA top negotiator in Myanmar's peace talks with ethnic rebels has accused neighbouring China of derailing a nationwide ceasefire deal last week that would have brought Japan and Western nations in as observers to monitor an end to decades of conflict.
Nobel awards discoveries in fighting malaria and roundworm
Est. 4minThree scientists from Japan, China and Ireland whose discoveries led to the development of potent new drugs against parasitic diseases including malaria and elephantiasis won the Nobel Prize for Medicine on Monday (5 October).
China uses Juncker Plan to boost involvement in Europe
Est. 4minChina could become the largest non-EU contributor to the so-called "Juncker Plan", the European Commission President’s flagship investment initiative to revive growth in Europe.
Oettinger signs 5G agreement with China
Est. 4minThe EU signed an agreement with China this morning (28 September) for joint research to develop 5G mobile networks expected to be available for use in Europe by 2020.