Once buoyant about the chances of a thaw in relations, China’s state media is now warning of a “long winter” ahead for ties with Washington. ( read original story …)
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Taiwan Lawmaker Accuses China’s Xi Jinping of Hypocrisy After Davos Speech
The Chinese leader’s pointed speech, which many took as a veiled message for President Joe Biden, included the line: “The strong should not bully the weak.” … ( read original story …)
China Deploys Anal Swab Tests To Detect High-Risk Covid-19 Cases
Experts say the test, rolled out before millions are expected to travel for the Lunar New Year, could be more accurate than throat and nose swabs. ( read original story …)
Biden’s pick for U.N. ambassador lays out priorities, need to curb China’s “authoritarian agenda”
If confirmed as U.S. Ambassador to the U.N., Linda Thomas-Greenfield may get a “warm welcome” from her fellow diplomats, but she’ll have her work cut out for her. ( read original story …)
Biden’s UN envoy pick to vow tough stance on China, greater US engagement
Greenfield, President Joe Biden’s pick for U.N ambassador, will vow a tough stance on China and greater U.S. engagement at her confirmation hearing. ( read original story …)
Beijing city raises COVID-19 requirements on travellers from low-risk areas
The city of Beijing tightened curbs on inbound travellers ahead of the peak Lunar New Year travel season kicking off on Thursday, requiring negative COVID-19 test results even from individuals … ( read original story…
China Will Never Renounce Using Force Against Taiwan, Warplanes a Warning: CCP Official
In its first press conference since large groups of Chinese warplanes alarmed Taiwan’s defenses over the weekend, Beijing’s Taiwan Affairs Office said the moves were warnings for Taipei and the U.S. ( read original story…
Beijing city tightens COVID-19 curbs ahead of New Year, parliament meeting
Beijing city will require people arriving from low-risk areas in China between Jan. 28 and March 15 to show negative COVID-19 test results, tightening curbs ahead of the Lunar New Year and the annual ……
China Seeks Details About Chinese Crew After Tankers Seized by Indonesia
China said on Wednesday it was seeking details about 25 of its nationals who were among 61 crew on two supertankers seized by Indonesia on suspicion of illegally transferring oil. Indonesia said on … (…
China deploys anal swabs to test for coronavirus
China has begun using anal swabs to test people at high risk of contracting the novel coronavirus. Doctors in China say the said way can be more effective in detecting the virus. In order to…
China rolls out anal swab coronavirus tests, saying it’s more accurate than throat method
The new testing protocol comes ahead of the country’s largest holiday, when billions of trips are normally made nationwide. ( read original story …)
China Reports Decline in New COVID-19 Cases
Mainland China reported 82 new COVID-19 cases for Jan. 25, down from 124 cases a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Tuesday. The National Health Commission said in a … ( read…
Biden’s commerce secretary pick pledges a tough line on China but doesn’t detail how she’d deal with Huawei
In a Senate confirmation hearing, President Biden’s nominee to run the Commerce Department said she plans to be “very aggressive” in combating China’s “unfair” trade practices, but she declined to … ( read original story…
