Category: Europe-China Relations

China Hawks Pushing for Tougher Procurement Law to Counter CCP’s ‘Techno-Authoritarianism’

A group of cross-party MPs are pushing for a new law to require the UK government make a list of “high risk” suppliers that should be barred from getting government contracts and appoint a watchdog to check the list. Alicia Kearns, chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee, said she proposed amendments to the Procurement Bill…


EU Leaders Head to China for Delicate Talks on Ukraine, Trade

BEIJING—European Union executive head Ursula von der Leyen and French President Emmanuel Macron are to land in China on Wednesday seeking to “reset” ties with an important economic partner while broaching thorny issues like Ukraine and trade risks. Macron last visited China in 2019 while it will be von der Leyen’s first trip since becoming…


China Seeks to ‘Drive a Wedge’ Between Europe and US: EU Lawmaker

European leaders are looking for a way to forge their own future as the Chinese regime continues to seek to “drive a wedge” between Europe and the United States, according to one European parliamentarian. While leaders of the European Union (EU) are wary of the threat posed by communist China, Europe as a whole does…


China Ditches US Dollars in New Brazil Agreement, Settles First LNG Trade in Yuan

China settled its first purchase of liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the yuan as the world’s second-largest economy continues to accelerate the currency’s presence in the international market. China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the country’s largest offshore oil and gas producer, acquired an LNG shipment from France’s TotalEnergies through the Shanghai Petroleum and Natural…


Children Turning to Social Media for News, UK Regulator Finds

Children are increasingly turning to social media for news and “generally believe” what they discover online is true, according to a new study by Britain’s communications regulator Ofcom. Many children watch CBBC Newsround at school but very few watch mainstream news programmes at home, the study found. CBBC Newsround is a BBC news channel for…


Polish Council Recommends Banning TikTok on Public Administration Phones: Media

WARSAW—A Polish government advisory body has recommended banning the use of Chinese-owned video-sharing app TikTok on the work phones of public administration employees, Polish media reported on Monday. “The Digitization Council expresses a positive opinion regarding the order to remove the Chinese TikTok application by public administration officials and employees from their work phones,” it…


Rich Chinese Face Dwindling Immigration Choices as Europe’s Golden Visa Era Ends

The European Union’s golden visas have been closed or tightened one after another, with the wealthy Chinese most affected. At the same time, however, Russia and some African countries are now offering golden visas. Starting March 16, the Portuguese government stopped issuing golden visas. Announcing the decision last month, Portuguese Prime Minister Antonio Costa said the move…


TikTok Banned on London City Hall Devices

TikTok will no longer be available on official London City Hall devices, the Greater London Authority (GLA) said as the Chinese social media app faces a global purge from official institutions. London’s TikTok ban comes after Westminster and Holyrood banned the app on government devices in England and Scotland over security concerns. Under the UK’s…


Kash’s Corner: Trump Grand Jury Delayed; New CCP-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal Is Disaster for the US

Why was the Manhattan grand jury unexpectedly delayed in the alleged Trump “hush money” case? Did District Attorney Alvin Bragg withhold exculpatory evidence? “As a prosecutor, you’re not allowed to withhold evidence of innocence or something that might be damaging to your case to the grand jury you’re presenting to. And that’s essentially what Costello…


PREMIERING NOW: Kash’s Corner: Trump Grand Jury Delayed; New CCP-Brokered Saudi-Iran Deal Is Disaster for the US

Why was the Manhattan grand jury unexpectedly delayed in the alleged Trump “hush money” case? Did District Attorney Alvin Bragg withhold exculpatory evidence? “As a prosecutor, you’re not allowed to withhold evidence of innocence or something that might be damaging to your case to the grand jury you’re presenting to. And that’s essentially what Costello…