Now playing Next World News China's Evergrande struggling to avoid defaulting on $340 billion debt Evergrande ran short of cash after Beijing tightened controls in 2020 on corporate debt the ruling Communist Party worries is dangerously high. Some other developers collapsed, leaving half-finished apartment blocks standing empty. 19/08/2023
Now playing Next World News President Joe Biden restricts US investments in Chinese technology President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday to block and regulate high-tech US-based investments going toward China - a move the administration said was targeted but it also reflected an intensifying competition between the world's two biggest powers. 10/08/2023
Now playing Next China Six people killed in knife attack at Chinese preschool A spokeswoman for the city government said the victims included one teacher, two parents and three pupils. 10/07/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Von der Leyen tours chips hub but stays mum about Chinese restrictions Ursula von der Leyen visited on Friday the Interuniversity Microelectronics Centre (IMEC), based in Leuven, Belgium. 07/07/2023
Now playing Next Culture news ‘Barbie’ banned in Vietnam over “Chinese propaganda” Several weeks prior to its worldwide release, 'Barbie' faces a plot twist no one predicted - the film is causing geopolitical tensions... 04/07/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU agrees new sanctions against Russia, targeting Chinese companies The European Union agreed on Wednesday to slap Russia with a new raft of sanctions in response to the invasion of Ukraine. 21/06/2023
Now playing Next Mobility These are the 10 most bike-friendly cities in the world Nine of the 10 of the world’s best cities for cyclists are in Europe, and they're not necessarily the ones you'd think of. 20/06/2023
Now playing Next Tech News Banning Huawei and ZTE from 5G networks 'justified', EU says European Commissioner Thierry Breton said that more EU member states needed to implement the bloc's cybersecurity guidelines. 15/06/2023
Now playing Next Health news COVID origins: Top Chinese scientist says 'don't rule out anything' The former head of China's Centre for Disease Control played a key role in responding to the pandemic. 30/05/2023
Now playing Next Green News Can drought-struck Hungary supply water to EV battery factories? While the government is hungry for foreign investment, locals are concerned about the impact of mega projects on their land, water and air. 26/05/2023
Now playing Next Health news How scientists are using AI to supercharge mRNA vaccines and drugs A new AI-driven software has written code for COVID-19 vaccines that trigger up to 128 times greater antibody responses. 15/05/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink Mamma Mia! Italians are fuming at Austrian-Chinese mozzarella One of Italy’s most celebrated cheeses has just had an Austrian-Chinese makeover, and some Italians are very upset about it. 09/05/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink Americans discovered British Chinese food and they're freaking out Americans have discovered British Chinese food and they’re in shock. They’re also missing out on the history of an immigrant community adapting a food to create something unique. 03/05/2023
Now playing Next USA Two men arrested over secret Chinese 'police station' in New York The two men are accused of having helped to set up and lead a pro-Beijing government cell aimed at intimidating Chinese dissidents living in the US through social media. 18/04/2023
Now playing Next Brazil US accuses Brazil of 'parroting Russian and Chinese propaganda' Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has refused to provide weapons to Ukraine while proposing a club of nations including Brazil and China to mediate peace. 18/04/2023
Now playing Next Culture news China celebrates Water-sprinkling festival for first time since Covid Huge crowds gather in China's southwestern province of Yunnan to celebrate the country's annual water sprinkling festival. The event was held for the first time since the outbreak of Covid-19. 17/04/2023
Now playing Next World News Taiwan says Chinese navy ships are still in waters surrounding island Taiwan's defence ministry said eight Chinese navy vessels were still in the waters surrounding the island despite Beijing saying drills had ended. 11/04/2023