Over 2,000 years ago, during the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD), Chinese envoy Zhang Qian embarked on a journey from Chang'an, known as Xi'an today, to the Western Regions via Central Asia. His expedition laid the foundation for the ancient Silk Road, creating an early model for transcontinental exchange.
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Over 2,000 years ago, during the Western Han Dynasty (202 BC-25 AD), Chinese envoy Zhang Qian embarked on a journey from Chang'an, known as Xi'an today, to the Western Regions via Central Asia. His expedition laid the foundation for the ancient Silk Road, creating an early model for transcontinental exchange.
Today,...
The recent visit to China by Irish Taoiseach, or prime minister, Micheal Martin underscored the importance of personal relationships and Ireland's pragmatic and rules-based approach amid rising geopolitical tensions. It also reaffirmed the resilience and continuity of the bilateral relationship.
In Beijing, Martin met with China's top leaders. Discussions covered the...
The recent visit to China by Irish Taoiseach, or prime minister, Micheal Martin underscored the importance of personal relationships and Ireland's pragmatic and rules-based approach amid rising geopolitical tensions. It also reaffirmed the resilience and continuity of the bilateral relationship.
In Beijing, Martin met with China's top leaders. Discussions covered the...
German executives from CIT (Taicang) Automotive Technology Co Ltd inspect a production workshop in Taicang, Jiangsu province, on Feb 25. JI CHUNPENG/XINHUA
The China-Germany (Taicang) SME Cooperation Demonstration Zone in Taicang, Jiangsu province, showcased its pivotal role in bilateral supply chain integration at a high-level economic meeting in Beijing recently, highlighting...
German executives from CIT (Taicang) Automotive Technology Co Ltd inspect a production workshop in Taicang, Jiangsu province, on Feb 25. JI CHUNPENG/XINHUA
The China-Germany (Taicang) SME Cooperation Demonstration Zone in Taicang, Jiangsu province, showcased its pivotal role in bilateral supply chain integration at a high-level economic meeting in Beijing recently, highlighting...
In 2025, rail freight volumes between China and the European Union dropped to 310,579 TEU, down 14.1%, with a sharper decline both on the China–Europe leg, down 17.7% to 272,157 TEU, and on the return Europe–China leg, down 22.7% to 38,422 TEU, a historic low.
Overall, China Railway Express reached 20,022...
In 2025, rail freight volumes between China and the European Union dropped to 310,579 TEU, down 14.1%, with a sharper decline both on the China–Europe leg, down 17.7% to 272,157 TEU, and on the return Europe–China leg, down 22.7% to 38,422 TEU, a historic low.
Overall, China Railway Express reached 20,022...
The EU executive wants to cut Chinese firms out of lucrative EU public contracts at home and abroad by overhauling its budget rules, according to three European Commission officials.
In March, the Commission will lay out new instructions to impose additional security requirements on foreign companies bidding for public contracts, targeting...
The EU executive wants to cut Chinese firms out of lucrative EU public contracts at home and abroad by overhauling its budget rules, according to three European Commission officials.
In March, the Commission will lay out new instructions to impose additional security requirements on foreign companies bidding for public contracts, targeting...
