Britain’s U.N. Ambassador Barbara Woodward called the situation in Xinjiang “one of the worst human rights crises of our time.” …
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On Eid, Xinjiang imams defend China against US criticism
Muslim leaders from the Xinjiang region rejected Western allegations that China is suppressing religious freedom, speaking at a reception Thursday for foreign diplomats and media at the end of the …
China says supports talks on WTO proposal for intellectual property waiver for COVID-19 vaccines
China’s Commerce Ministry spokesman Gao Feng said on Thursday that China supports a proposal by the World Trade Organization for an intellectual property protection waiver on COVID-19 vaccines to …
Mystery Boxes With Mail-Order Pets Set Off a Backlash in China
Puppies and kittens shipped in packages across the country have ended up dead, distressed or infected, spurring outrage.
Coronavirus live news: China offers some support for vaccine IP waiver; Russia records first cases of India variant
Commerce minister says Beijing supports WTO consultation; reports say Russia has 16 cases of variant first detected in India; India reports 362,727 new infections, 4,120 deaths …
Asked about Xinjiang, Burberry says pleased with China performance
The chief operating officer of Burberry said the British luxury brand was pleased with its performance in mainland China when asked about any backlash to Western accusations of abuses in Xinjiang.
World Insights: Global COVID-19 cases continue rising, vaccination picks up with China’s vaccines showing efficacy
The COVID-19 pandemic continues to rage across the world with some countries bracing for fresh surges of confirmed cases. Yet vaccination worldwide has been picking up as more countries witness the …
Death of student in China triggers questions, protests
On Mother’s Day, around 9 p.m., a woman in Chengdu in southwestern China was told that her son, who she had dropped off at school just hours ago, had died. Support our journalism. Subscribe today.
From London to Beijing on the old Silk Road – a photo essay
Taken on a 25,000-mile trip across 16 countries, these images capture cities, landscapes and people along the trading route – and the pre-Covid joy of travel …
China defends warning to Bangladesh against joining Quad, says the group is ‘exclusive clique’ against Beijing
China’s Ambassador in Dhaka Li Jiming China on Monday warned Bangladesh against joining the four-nation group comprising the US, Australia, Japan and India, saying that Dhaka’s participation in the …
China’s Slowing Birth Rate: Can Beijing Reverse The Trend?
Latest statistics from China’s once-in-a-decade census raise questions over whether policymakers can defy the odds by reversing its declining birth rate.
US hits China and others for repressing religious freedom
The Biden administration on Wednesday took aim at China and a number of other countries for repressing religious freedom as it forges ahead with its aim of restoring human rights as a primary focus of…
China county bans birthday parties in frugal drive
A county in southwest China has banned birthday parties and other celebrations, following calls from the central government to be more frugal. It also set out new rules for weddings and funerals, …
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