European Studies | The EU Should See the “Window of Opportunity” in China-EU Trade and Economic Relations
Cuerpo’s remarks are not an isolated case. Regarding the EU’s intention to further extend protectionist measures against Chinese-made new energy vehicles to hybrid vehicles, Dudenhöffer, director of the Center Automotive Research in Germany, said on September 15 that if the German government follows Brussels’ tone for the purpose of protecting its own auto industry, it would merely be a “mini ...
European Studies | Wang Siyu: How Did the Simple Matter of Installing Air Conditioning Become So Contentious?
This summer, an unprecedented extreme heatwave swept across Europe.Under the pressure of intense heat, residents rushed to buy air conditioners, with units becoming “almost impossible to find” in many places. High temperatures also placed severe stress on European infrastructure. In France, power systems struggled under the load; in Germany, tram services in Leipzig were suspended after rails we...
The Chinese Path | Wang Huan Interviewed by China Daily: Viewing Cultural Exchange and Mutual Learning from a Classical Studies Perspective
Once again, the world's talented minds are gathering to seek inspiration from ancient wisdom.The second World Conference of Classics is being held in Athens, the capital of Greece, from Tuesday to Wednesday, as a landmark platform for dialogue between Eastern and Western scholars of classical studies.Experts believe that Chinese classical studies embrace a vision of mutual learning among civil...
European Studies | Jiang Feng: Merz's China visit: Deepening strategic ties, injecting stability into a fragmented world
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz's first visit to China since taking office has drawn wide attention. In the days leading up to his China visit, Merz outlined his foreign-policy strategy of dual recalibration, which calls for reducing Germany's excessive security dependence on the United States while correcting its over-reliance on China economically.Accompanying the chancellor are not onl...
European Studies | Europe's Tech Sovereignty Anxiety: How to Resolve It?
Recently, German Chancellor Merz proclaimed during the launch of the federal government's high-tech agenda that Europe must achieve technological sovereignty and cannot let the US and China alone decide the future of technology. Despite his resolute tone, his statement reflects the awkward position of Germany and Europe in the global tech competition. This new strategy, hailed by German media ...
The Chinese Path | Nation’s growth evolving from quantity to quality
Over the past several years, China has remained one of the principal engines of global economic growth. During the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-25) period, the country’s economy expanded steadily, surpassing 130 trillion yuan ($18.3 trillion) in total output. Despite an increasingly complex global environment, China has continued to contribute roughly one-quarter — and in some years nearly one-third...
European Studies | Jiang Feng Speaks on China-EU Relations in Global Times Interview
The 13th round of China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue is held on July 2, 2025 local time in the EU headquarters in Brussels, co-chaired by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the EU's High Representative for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Kaja Kallas.The 13th round of China-EU High-level Strategic Dialogue was held on Wednesday local time in the EU headquarters in Brussels, during whi...
