The U.S. Department of State updated its travel advisory for China on Monday amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story …)
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US eases China travel warning, citing coronavirus progress
For more coronavirus news, visit our dedicated page. The People’s Republic of China “has resumed most business operations (including day cares and schools),” the State Depar … ( read original story …)
John Mary outshines Bassogog with brace in Shenzhen victory over Henan Jianye
John Mary scored a brace while Christian Bassogog scored Henan Jianye’s only goal in their 3-1 defeat to Shenzhen. Mary scored two quick-fire goals in Dalian on Monday to help Shenzhen return to … (…
U.S. halts imports from China’s Uighur region for forced labor
The U.S. on Monday blocked imports from four companies and a manufacturing facility in northwestern China suspected of using forced labor from people detained as part of a sweeping crackdown on ethnic … ( read…
Pope gives green light for extension of accord with Beijing
Pope Francis has signed off on a two-year extension of a deal with China on the appointment of bishops that critics have condemned as a sell-out to the communist government, a senior Vatican source ……
Did You Receive Mysterious Seeds From China in the Mail? You May Be a Victim of a ‘Brushing’ Scam
The mystery seeds may not be invasive species, but instead a type of scam companies used to game the algorithm of online retailers. ( read original story …)
U.S. State Department eases China travel advisory for Americans
The U.S. State Department said on Monday it had eased a travel advisory for Americans considering travel to China or Hong Kong from “Do Not Travel” to “Reconsider Travel.” … ( read original story …)
How China Got Almost 200 Million Students Back to School
As countries struggle to safely reopen schools, China is harnessing the power of its authoritarian system to offer in-person learning for its vast population of students — including 195 million … ( read original story…
Philippines to Prioritise Coronavirus Vaccine Supply From Russia or China
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte vowed on Monday to prioritise buying COVID-19 vaccine to be made available by Russia or China, while taking a swipe at pharmaceutical firms of western nations … ( read original story…
EU presses China on market access, human rights
The European Union is urging China to further open its markets up to European companies and prove that it really does want to secure an investment agreement this year with the bloc … ( read…
How China Brought Almost 200 Million Students Back
We’re also rounding up thought-provoking ideas about Covid-era education, and bringing you the latest local updates for K-12 and college. ( read original story …)
EU, China sign food protection deal ahead of challenging summit
The European Union and China signed a deal on Monday to protect each other’s exported food and drinks items from feta cheese to Pixian bean paste ahead of challenging discussions on trade, climate … (…
‘Mulan’ struggles in China as North American box office remains mostly closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Disney’s “Mulan” is faltering at the Chinese box office as the typically reliable North American market remains in peril due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story …)
