PATA Calls for Smarter, Sustainable Japan–EU Tourism
OSAKA, Japan — At the crossroads of two major tourism powerhouses, the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) reaffirmed its dedication to fostering cross-regional cooperation between Asia and Europe. Speaking at the “Shaping the Future of Japan–EU Travel” forum at the … Continue reading PATA Calls for Smarter, Sustainable Japan–EU Tourism
Trump Pushes EU to Impose 100% Tariffs on China
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has urged the European Union to impose tariffs of up to 100% on imports from China and India—major buyers of Russian oil—in an effort to squeeze Moscow financially and force President Vladimir Putin to negotiate … Continue reading Trump Pushes EU to Impose 100% Tariffs on China
Chinese Auto Shipments Breeze Through Suez
HONG KONG / CAIRO — Ships loaded with thousands of Chinese-made vehicles are steadily transiting the Suez Canal en route to Europe—while competing automakers in Asia are forced into slower, more costly circuits around the African continent. Analysts suggest this stark … Continue reading Chinese Auto Shipments Breeze Through Suez
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