Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus noted at the time that over two weeks, the number of cases of COVID-19 outside China – where the virus had first been detected – had increased 13-fold …
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Divorced couple in China remarries after son’s autism diagnosis
A divorced couple in northern China who remarried following their son’s autism diagnosis has touched the hearts of many on social media. Originally married in 2013, the couple filed for divorce in …
US officially rescinds recent Covid testing rules for travelers from China
Special Covid testing rules for people traveling from China and its administrative areas to the U.S., which were put in place on January 5 during a big outbreak of cases in China, were officially …
Analysis-China role in Saudi, Iran deal a tricky test for US
The surprise deal between Iran and Saudi Arabia to restore diplomatic ties offers much for the United States to be intrigued about, including a possible path to rein in Tehran’s nuclear program and a chance…
US set to further tighten chipmaking exports to China – Bloomberg News
The Biden administration is working to further tighten restrictions on exporting semiconductor manufacturing gear to China, Bloomberg News reported on Friday citing people familiar with the situation.
COVID test requirement lifted for travelers from China to US
A requirement that travelers to the U.S. from China present a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flights has expired after more than two months as cases in China have fallen Chinese police …
Chinese official tied to NY Gov. Kathy Hochul amplifies call for closer China-Russia relations
A Chinese official linked with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul who’s made several controversial remarks amplified a tweet saying it’s crucial for his country and Russia to improve relations.
China condemns Japan’s plan to release Fukushima’s radioactive wastewater into the sea
Japan plans to release treated radioactive wastewater into the ocean. However, China said the country should first get approval from international institutions.
Xi Jinping is China’s most dominant leader in decades – and his grip on power is tightening
That China’s rubber-stamp parliament handed Xi Jinping an unprecedented third term should come little surprise, but it does illustrate the extent of his power grab. The post of president is constitutionally ceremonial,
Biden budget proposal plans to counteract China with billions of dollars
The Biden administration’s budget plan has requested billions of dollars of funding to support strategies aimed at counteracting China.
Democrats come around on TikTok ban, reflecting willingness to challenge China
The growing number of Democrats backing a ban on the massively popular video app reflects an increased willingness to confront Beijing, experts say.
Chinese Canadian community is the ‘real victim’ of Beijing’s interference, advocates warn
Tohti suspects the call was coming from the Chinese state police as a way to pressure him to back down from his advocacy work on behalf of Uyghurs, an ethnic minority persecuted by the regime. …
Arch-rivals Iran and Saudi Arabia agree to revive ties, reopen embassies in China-brokered deal
Iran and Saudi Arabia have long accused each other of destabilizing the region and seen one another as grave security threats, often on opposite sides of regional conflicts.