Struggling foreign automakers in China are looking for help from local tech giants to try to stay competitive in the world's biggest electric car market, where shiny smart screens, assisted driving and sophisticated map technology are in high demand.One major reason why foreign automakers are seeking partnerships with local tech firms is to benefit from their innovation, which Chinese automaking executives have attributed to the cutthroat competition in the industry.
North Macedonia appears to be on a collision course with its EU neighbours Greece and Bulgaria, with double-header elections Wednesday likely to return the country's right-wing opposition to power.Party chief Hristijan Mickoski has refused to acknowledge the country's new name and a historic agreement with Greece in 2018, which added "North" to its title to settle a long-running dispute and allowed the country to join NATO. Mickoski has also vowed to stand firm in a tussle with Bulgaria over li
By hosting Xi Jinping on the last leg of the Chinese leader's European tour, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban will get a chance to tighten bonds between Beijing and its closest ally in the EU. Xi began his trip earlier this week in France, a visit that was cordial but also highlighted tensions between Beijing and the EU over the war in Ukraine and global trade.After visiting Serbia, a non-EU partner, Xi will arrive in Budapest on Wednesday evening to cap his first European trip since 2019.