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Chinese and EU trade officials hold talks after von der Leyen outburst
Chinese commerce minister Wang Wentao and European trade commissioner Maros Sefcovic held a video call on Thursday, as the two sides strive to keep a lid on simmering economic tensions and pave the way for a leaders' summit in Beijing. Advertisement 'Both sides agreed to work together to lay the groundwork for key economic and trade items on the China-EU agenda this year,' the Ministry of Commerce said in an online statement released on Friday. The two officials discussed a series of topics during the call, including export controls, market access, and the European Union's tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles , it added. The call came just days after European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen delivered a hawkish critique of China during the Group of Seven (G7) summit in Canada on Monday. During a session on the global economy at the G7 summit, which was also attended by US President Donald Trump, von der Leyen accused Beijing of offering 'massive subsidies with the aim to dominate manufacturing and supply chains', calling it a 'distortion with intent'. Advertisement She also raised concerns over China's industrial overcapacity and accused Beijing of 'weaponising' its dominant position in the rare earth supply chain to 'undermine competitors in key industries'.


South China Morning Post
9 hours ago
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Maido in Peru tops World's 50 Best Restaurants list, Hong Kong's Wing, The Chairman place
For the 2025 edition of the World's 50 Best Restaurants awards, the annual event was held for the first time in Italy, at the historic Auditorium Giovanni Agnelli at the Lingotto Fiere exhibition centre in Turin. Maido, a Nikkei (Peruvian-Japanese) fine-dining spot in Lima helmed by chef Mitsuharu 'Micha' Tsumura, took home the top honour. The restaurant is no stranger to accolades from the 50 Best universe, having received top ranking four times on the Latin America edition of the list. 'I dream of making people happy,' said a visibly emotional Tsumura when taking to the stage. 'I think hospitality can do amazing things. They can make dreams come true, they can solve most problems that you think cannot be solved. I think that we should be an example for the world of what can be done and how we can bring things together with the power of food.' The winners of the 2025 edition of the World's 50 Best Restaurants celebrate in Turin, Italy. Photo: World's 50 Best Restaurants Coming in second once again was respected Basque restaurant Asador Etxebarri in Spain, which in 2024 was beaten to the top spot by Disfrutar in Barcelona Two Hong Kong restaurants – Wing (11th) and The Chairman (19th) – fared well, moving up a number of spots from their previous rankings. Ikoyi in London, helmed by Hong Kong-born chef Jeremy Chan, received the highest climber award, leaping from 42nd to 15th.


South China Morning Post
10 hours ago
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Hong Kong Science Fair showcases local students' AI and tech innovations
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hong Kong is rapidly emerging as a global hub for innovation and technology (I&T), with a strong focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and the cultivation of young talent. Driven by forward-thinking government strategies, the city is accelerating advancements in AI and other cutting-edge technologies and creating dynamic opportunities for the next generation of tech pioneers to build a thriving innovation ecosystem. A vital part of this trend is the organisation of I&T events that inspire and equip young minds with the tools to explore new technologies, collaborate with industry leaders, and transform bold ideas into reality. The Hong Kong Science Fair (Science Fair), organised by the Hong Kong Innovation Foundation (HKIF) annually, supports the local innovation ecosystem. Returning for its fourth edition on June 28 and 29 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, the event has become an important showcase for inventions. Professionals, academics, families, and science enthusiasts gather to explore new ideas and engage with the next wave of innovators. A launchpad for ideas The Science Fair attracts tens of thousands of visitors, offering hands-on workshops and a chance to discover 120 shortlisted student projects under the inspiring theme 'Think Big, Be Innovative.'