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EU deplores Japan executions, calls for moratorium — 28 September 2012, 17:43 CET

The European Union on Friday condemned two executions in Japan this week and called on Tokyo to consider a moratorium on the death penalty before abolishing it completely.

EU grants Pakistan flood, unrest aid — 27 September 2012, 19:12 CET

The European Commission said Thursday it will release another 15 million euros in aid ($19 million) to Pakistan where tens of thousands of people are affected by flood and unrest.

Hyundai's French head denies dumping allegations — 26 September 2012, 15:42 CET

The head of the French branch of South Korean automaker Hyundai expressed astonishment on Wednesday at a French minister's suggestion that consumers shy away from buying a South Korean car.

EU solar panel makers want fresh China probe — 25 September 2012, 17:09 CET

European solar panel makers have called for a second probe into imports from China, charging that not only are they dumped on the market but that Chinese firms get unfair government support too.

EU calls for calm in Japan versus China, Taiwan isle dispute — 25 September 2012, 17:02 CET

European Union foreign policy chief Catherine Ashton on Tuesday called for calm as tension mounted in a dispute pitting China and Taiwan against Japan over islands in the East China Sea.

EU 'deplores' Pakistan bounty call for anti-Islam film — 24 September 2012, 16:31 CET

The European Union deplored Monday the call by a Pakistan minister for a $100,000 bounty to be put on the head of the maker of an anti-Islam film which has sparked deadly protests around the world.

Airbus unveils jet fuel venture with Sinopec — 24 September 2012, 22:19 CET

Airbus and Chinese oil company Sinopec have teamed up to develop an alternative fuel standard and supply for China, one of the fastest growing aviation markets, the European plane maker said on Monday.

New Chinese 'commitments' to tackle spiralling emissions — 20 September 2012, 21:38 CET

China has made a "commitment" to tackle spiralling greenhouse gas emissions in return for EU financial aid and expertise, the European Union announced Thursday.

China vows ongoing support to resolve euro crisis — 21 September 2012, 10:55 CET

China has pledged continued assistance to help tackle the eurozone debt crisis, saying Europe is "on the right track" but needs to implement the measures agreed to fix its problems.

China PM's complaints lost in broadcast cut — 20 September 2012, 13:37 CET

Media following Thursday's EU-China summit in Brussels lost the last words of a complaint delivered by Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao against the European Union when a live video broadcast was suddenly cut.

China strikes sour note at summit with EU — 20 September 2012, 14:00 CET

China struck a sour note at the start of its summit with the European Union Thursday, raising long-standing complaints over its treatment by the bloc even as both sides lauded the relationship.

EU-China summit marred by fresh row over press coverage — 19 September 2012, 18:59 CET

The European Commission Wednesday scrapped efforts to organise a press conference at the close of an EU-China summit Thursday, as is traditional at such events, after failing to agree with Chinese authorities.

China's Wen to meet EU amid debt crisis, trade row — 19 September 2012, 19:17 CET

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao meets Europe's leaders Thursday as the world's second-biggest economy falters in the eurozone debt crisis downdraft and the two sides face a long list of trade disputes.

Brussels may reinstate Myanmar trade preferences — 17 September 2012, 14:55 CET

The European Commission on Monday proposed to reinstate trade preferences with Myanmar to help support the country's political reforms.

US extends EU, Japan exemptions from Iran sanctions — 14 September 2012, 23:38 CET

The United States said Friday it would extend exemptions for European Union nations and Japan from tough sanctions that recently took effect against any nation that buys Tehran's oil.

China hopes ECB bond initiative will work — 07 September 2012, 11:42 CET

China said on Friday it hoped the European Central Bank's major initiative announced the day before would help steady the continent's sovereign debt problems.

EU anti-dumping investigation into solar panel imports from China — 06 September 2012, 10:57 CET

The European Commission has aunched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of solar panels and their key components (i.e. solar cells and solar wafers) originating in China. EU Pro Sun, an industry association, claimed in its complaint lodged on 25 July 2012 that solar panels and their key components imported from China enter the European market at prices below market value. In terms of import value affected, this is the most significant anti-dumping complaint the European Commission has received so far: in 2011, China exported solar panels and their key components worth around €21 billion to the EU. The investigation will take 15 months in total, whereas it is possible according to trade defence rules to impose provisional anti-dumping duties within 9 months, provided there is sufficient prima facie evidence of dumping.

China 'deeply regrets' EU solar panel probe — 06 September 2012, 15:36 CET

China said Thursday it "deeply regrets" a European Union decision to probe claims solar panel products were being sold by Chinese firms below cost and warned of problems potential penalties may cause.

EU hits Chinese solar companies with massive dumping probe — 06 September 2012, 16:19 CET

The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping probe into Chinese solar panel imports, upping the ante in a major trade dispute Beijing insists should be solved by discussion.

EU businesses urge China's new leaders to speed reforms — 06 September 2012, 10:44 CET

China's upcoming political changes represent a breakthrough chance to boost its economy by accelerating reforms and fostering innovation, a European business group said on Thursday.

Europe stands behind euro: Finland PM — 05 September 2012, 11:09 CET

The prime minister of triple-A rated Finland on Wednesday said Europe was fully committed to the euro but warned the region's central bank was not capable of miracles ahead of a crucial policy meeting.

Congo, China, sign EUR 975m deal to rebuild Brazzaville — 04 September 2012, 23:31 CET

Congo and China on Tuesday signed accords worth 975 million euros as part of a project to rebuild parts of the capital Brazzaville devastated by a deadly munitions depot blast in early March.

Merkel says favours solving solar dispute via talks — 30 August 2012, 15:32 CET

German Chancellor Angela Merkel says a dispute between Chinese and European solar panel makers should be solved via dialogue, not trade limits, as she starts as visit to strengthen economic ties.

Merkel says there is 'political will' to make euro strong — 30 August 2012, 11:38 CET

German leader Angela Merkel said Thursday there was "absolute political will" to strengthen the euro, as she held talks with China's premier Wen Jiabao on the eurozone crisis.

China pledges continued investment in EU — 30 August 2012, 11:37 CET

China's Premier Wen Jiabao said Thursday his country would continue to invest in the European Union after holding talks with visiting German leader Angela Merkel.