The Beijing Winter Olympics had loomed as one of the most politically contentious in memory and with fears about Covid, but most of that receded once the skis and skates were put on. The Chinese…
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US-China trade: as barriers remain to a trade solution, analysts stress need to get on the same page
William Alan Reinsch, an expert in international business at the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, said: “The US can impose [additional] costs on China, but in the end, China’s …
Syria’s economic revival from China’s BRI may lead it into debt trap
Syria may find these BRI investments from China helpful in reviving its economy however under the present circumstances, Damascus cannot service the debt. (Only the headline and picture of this report …
Companies in paradox as winning in China now means losing somewhere else
It will further make them prone to China’s crackdown on them … which represents companies that do business internationally, reported the newspaper. Notably, in June, the United States will …
Day 16 of the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics
As a result, the medal ceremony was postponed. The IOC later said it would “not be appropriate” for the medal ceremony to take place at the Beijing Games until Valieva’s case had concluded. 📺 Most…
Photo highlights from the Beijing Olympics
Torch bearers Dinigeer Yilamujiang and Jiawen Zhao of China light the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremonies at the Beijing 2022 Winter Olympics on Feb. 4. Paul Hanna/UPI Photo Skiers fall while …
Mainland China reports 195 new COVID-19 cases vs 137 a day earlier
BEIJING, Feb 20 (Reuters) – China reported 195 new COVID-19 cases in the mainland for Feb. 19, up from 137 cases a day earlier, the health authority said on Sunday. Ninety-four of the new infections…
Chinese mainland sends medical team to help Hong Kong fight COVID-19
Provided by XINHUA The second anti-pandemic work group from the Chinese mainland to support the COVID-19 control efforts of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) gets ready to depart …
Australia accuses China of shining laser at warplane
China denounces US-UK-Australia pact as damaging The year when Australia and China hit ‘lowest ebb’ US says China pointed lasers at pilots China’s ‘globalised’ military power A statement from the …
Australia live news update: Scott Morrison accuses China of ‘act of intimidation’, 30 Covid deaths in NSW and Victoria
Follow all the day’s news. 23:58 Dr Gerrard says strong vaccinion rates has prevented higher hospitalisation figures and severe illness. “Omicron is not the reason why we are not seeing large numbers …
Australia accuses China of ‘act of intimidation’ after laser aimed at aircraft
The sea lies between the north coast of Australia and the south coast of New Guinea. Relations between Australia and China, its top trade partner, soured after Canberra banned Huawei Technologies Co …
Man bikes across the US to support Hong Kong protests against China
A man from China is biking across the U.S. to raise awareness and support for Hong Kong, as protesters in the country fight for autonomy from China. He made it to his stop in Minneapolis…
Australia Accuses China of Shining Laser at Surveillance Plane
SYDNEY—Australia accused the Chinese navy of shining a military-grade laser at a surveillance plane flying over its territorial waters, in the latest escalation of tensions that have seen the two …
