European Union

Beijing’s agreement to curb hybrid car imports into Europe is a calculated compromise to preserve access

It is a key step towards providing more breathing room for carmakers and some of their top suppliers

EU leaders will discuss the bloc’s massive trade deficit with China, which reached a record US$34.8 billion in September

The region’s cap on hybrid imports will slow but not stop China’s expansion, analysts say

One proposal includes a tool that would give the EU ability to completely block imports that benefit from unfair subsidies

They will have to comply with interoperability requirements and curbs on customer lock-in and self-preferencing

The European bloc is doubling down on its focus on South-east Asia amid geopolitical turmoil

Crypto companies in the EU require a licence by the end of June to continue operating

Burnham outlined three options he would discuss at a UK-EU summit slated for later this year