Kang Yi

2 months ago | thestar.com.my | Ding Yinghua |Kang Yi

BRUSSELS, Jan. 27 (Xinhua) -- Tesla and BMW have joined Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers in challenging the European Union's (EU) tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, filing cases with the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), according to the court's website. The automakers' lawsuits follow similar filings last week by Chinese EV manufacturers BYD, Geely, and SAIC, contesting the EU's additional import tariffs of up to over 35 percent.

Dec 10, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Zhang Zhaoqing |Kang Yi

by Xinhua writers Zhang Zhaoqing, Kang Yi BRUSSELS, Dec. 10 (Xinhua) -- For much of 2024, electric vehicle (EV) disputes have weighed heavily on the economic and trade ties between China and the European Union (EU). The "love-hate" relationship, marked by both friction and interdependence, has left the two powers navigating a precarious path -- seeking common ground even as uncertainty looms.

Dec 4, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Kang Yi

BRUSSELS, Dec. 4 (Xinhua) -- Economic growth in the eurozone is expected to slow in the short term, with medium-term prospects remaining uncertain and dominated by downside risks, European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde said in a parliamentary hearing on Wednesday.

Nov 21, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Kang Yi |Chen Hao |Liu Yuxuan

BUDAPEST, Nov. 21 (Xinhua) -- Braving the cold November rain in Hungary, workers at the construction site of Taksony Station were installing platform canopies and overhead contact wires on Wednesday, completing the final stages of the Hungarian segment of the Budapest-Belgrade Railway. Spanning approximately 350 km, the Budapest-Belgrade railway stands as a flagship project under the Belt and Road Initiative.

Oct 14, 2024 | thestar.com.my | Zhang Zhaoqing |Kang Yi |Qiao Benxiao

PARIS, Oct. 14 (Xinhua) -- The 2024 Paris Motor Show is kicked off here on Monday, which is expected to attract 500,000 visitors over its seven-day run. Nine Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturers showcased their latest models at the show as they seek to expand their presence in the French and wider European markets.