France, Germany expand defence partnership as Europe seeks more military autonomy 17-Jul 23:37

The leaders of Germany and France pledged on Friday to deepen defence cooperation and ​counter intense economic competition from China, which they said was exerting drastic pressure on ‌Europe through overcapacity and an undervalued currency.

China says US will restore Hong Kong's special trade status 17-Jul 22:37

The United States is set to restore Hong Kong's special trading status, revoked in ‌a 2020 order by U.S. President Donald Trump in response to Beijing's imposition of a national security law in the financial hub, China said on Friday.

China tells automakers to boost safety, quality checks 17-Jul 21:52

China's ​industry ministry on Friday called ‌on automakers to resist irrational competition and ensure the safety of cars, ​car parts and assisted ​and autonomous driving systems, a ⁠statement from the ministry ​showed.