Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
FRANKFURT/BANGKOK/TOKYO – After the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 in July 2014, many airlines—excluding Chinese carriers—abandoned the shorter northern routes over Russia and Ukraine. Flights between Western Europe and Asia were rerouted southward, adding three or more hours to … Continue reading Airlines Reroute Flights Amid Middle East Tensions
China and EU Signal Thaw as Xi Urges Closer Ties
BEIJING — Marking 50 years of diplomatic relations, Chinese President Xi Jinping called on the European Union to deepen mutual openness and resolve differences “properly,” signaling a renewed push to strengthen ties with Europe as global trade frictions escalate. His … Continue reading China and EU Signal Thaw as Xi Urges Closer Ties
ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
VIENNA/TOKYO – All Nippon Airways (ANA), Japan’s largest airline, connects Vienna again with Tokyo-Haneda. The route is operated three times a week year-round with a state-of-the-art Boeing 787-9 (Dreamliner). ANA suspended the Vienna-Tokyo route in March 2020 due to the … Continue reading ANA Airlines is taking off from Vienna again
AIRCALIN opens new route between Bangkok and Paris
BANGKOK – The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) welcomed Aircalin’s inaugural Noumea–Bangkok–Paris service, a pivotal milestone in positioning Thailand as a key transit point between the Asia-Pacific and Europe. By selecting Bangkok as a strategic stopover, Aircalin offers travelers seamless … Continue reading AIRCALIN opens new route between Bangkok and Paris
China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025
BEIJING – In a move aimed at bolstering international ties and tourism, China has announced the extension of its visa-free entry policy for citizens of 12 countries, including France, until the end of 2025. Initially introduced in December 2023, the … Continue reading China Extends Visa-Free Entry Until December 2025
Chinese Automakers Accelerate European Expansion
PARIS – The Paris Motor Show has always been a grand stage for the automotive industry, and the 2024 edition is no exception. This year, the spotlight shines on the Chinese car industry, which is making significant moves to establish … Continue reading Chinese Automakers Accelerate European Expansion
EU plans punitive tariffs on Chinese EV cars
BRUSSELS/BERLIN – The European Commission has received the green light to impose high tariffs on electric vehicles produced in China. This measure, which has not yet been finalized, aims to protect European manufacturers from what is seen as China’s distortive … Continue reading EU plans punitive tariffs on Chinese EV cars
“Flightright” reveals ranking of the worst European airlines
BERLIN – The consumer portal Flightright has conducted a comprehensive analysis of the quality of European airlines and has now published the results. Over a million passenger data points were evaluated and categorized into reliability, payment behavior for compensation, and … Continue reading “Flightright” reveals ranking of the worst European airlines
USA and Europe: AI effects twelve million jobs by 2030
NEW YORK – A recent study by the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) predicts a remarkable development in the working world: millions of workers may be forced to seek new employment opportunities as artificial intelligence (AI) increasingly becomes capable of automating … Continue reading USA and Europe: AI effects twelve million jobs by 2030
Xi Jinping: Navigating Trade Tensions and Geopolitics
PARIS — Chinese President Xi Jinping has embarked on a significant three-country tour of Europe, marking his first state visit to the continent in five years. Against the backdrop of strained China-EU relations due to trade disputes and Russia’s war … Continue reading Xi Jinping: Navigating Trade Tensions and Geopolitics