Advertisement
Xiaofei Xu
Reporter, Political Economy
Xiaofei joined SCMP in 2025 after four years at CNN's Paris bureau where he covered the rise of far-right forces in France, the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine and many other subjects. Xiaofei has a master's degree in French History from the University of Chicago.
Xiaofei joined SCMP in 2025 after four years at CNN's Paris bureau where he covered the rise of far-right forces in France, the economic fallout of the war in Ukraine and many other subjects. Xiaofei has a master's degree in French History from the University of Chicago.
Areas of Expertise:
French economy and politicsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, French, Mandarin
Commerce officials decry “discriminatory” barriers as source says firm had hired several outside consultants to vet goods and curb counterfeits.
Country’s new prime minister has launched an investigation into the Chinese electric vehicle giant’s investment in Hungary.
The European Commission has launched an anti-dumping investigation into Chinese duck meat after local producers raised alarms over surging low-cost imports from China disrupting their market.
The e-commerce firm described the fine as ‘disproportionate’ and said it did not reflect ‘significant, proactive enhancements’ it undertook.
Advertisement
Both nations call on Brussels to strengthen its defences as EU adds US$1.14 billion a day to its China trade shortfall, while losing jobs.
New regulations will help EU produce electric vehicles at a price point to match China, but European job losses would be among trade-offs.
Air China says it will purchase 15 widebody A350-900 jets, while subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines will buy 40 narrowbody A320neo aircraft.
Food security and trade ministers have already visited this year, with another, by Economy Minister Heleen Herbert, under consideration.
The French luxury brand is suing the government body as it faces backlash over a trademark dispute with a Chinese milk tea chain.
It marks the first time the Gold Award has been given for workwear design in its 11-year history.
Five European duck producers allege that Chinese counterparts exporting Pekin ducks benefit from state subsidies, cheap feed and other policy support.
US president threatened to cut off trade with Spain over its defence policy, but Madrid says relations are ‘calm’ and ‘positive’.
Wang Wentao meets Sjoerd Sjoerdsma amid ASML export limits and Nexperia debacle, with calls for secure chip supply chains and broader EU-China market access.
At the 2026 Machina Summit, European executives identify severe data training bottlenecks as a major obstacle – and urge policymakers to act.
The bloc says that pricing by the companies had created ‘economically non-viable’ conditions for its local firms.
Minister is accompanied by representatives from 17 Dutch companies from sectors including logistics, agriculture and hi-tech.
At France’s annual economic forum, Europe’s economic and political leaders addressed the continent’s problems – and what to do about them.
The EU can learn from China’s tech knowledge and speed capability in both renewable and nuclear power sectors.
America’s need for inverters is growing amid boom in renewable energy demand driven by AI race – and China is the dominant global supplier.
Prominent French economist warns that Europe must reach strategic pact with Beijing and enact structural reforms as global order enters volatile era.
Two high-level meetings show that Beijing is aware of economic imbalances as Politburo prepares high-stakes growth assessment next month.
While Europe sweats its way through torturous temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius, China cannot get ACs transported over fast enough.
Multibillion-dollar deal marks first Chinese widebody win for the planemaker since 2025, following high-level visits from Paris and Berlin.
The Chinese AI giant is looking to double in size as it seeks to become a ‘driving force’ in the creation of artificial general intelligence.
Beijing targets ‘win-win’ ties, dangling a US$300 billion proposal while justifying fresh restrictions on American firms over a Pentagon blacklist.
Court in Copenhagen says Huawei gear removal from TDC NET’s network went beyond regulation, entitling Danish firm to damages.
The announcement follows the arrest of two Japanese nationals over alleged smuggling and comes as Beijing tightens oversight of critical minerals.
The Netherlands has protested Washington’s proposed Match Act, which would further curtail its semiconductor firms’ business in China.
Citi analysts say five largest Chinese-owned groups – SAIC, BYD, Geely, Chery and Leapmotor – have 10.6 per cent share of European market.
