Olympics nears, the Chinese capital has locked down some neighbourhoods and is setting up 19 testing points …
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Prepare for the Beijing Games with this Olympic quiz
What city did Beijing defeat in a close vote to host the 2022 Olympics? a.) Stockholm, Sweden b.) Oslo, Norway c.) Almaty, Kazakhstan 2. Who was the last woman to win back-to-back gold medals in…
Foreign journalists in China subject to rising intimidation, survey finds
Report says heightened dangers have prompted at least six to leave and many others to develop emergency exit plans …
Mainland China reports 58 new COVID-19 cases on Jan 30 vs 81 a day earlier
SHANGHAI — Mainland China reported 58 new COVID-19 cases on Jan. 30, down from 81 a day earlier, the national health authority said on Monday. The National Health Commission in its daily …
China’s Covid lockdown rules are sending prices higher, says Chinese EV start-up
Covid-related factory shutdowns and travel restrictions have increased production costs for Chinese electric car start-up WM Motor, CEO Freeman Shen told CNBC.
Foreign Journalists in China Say They Face Deepening Intimidation
Foreign news organizations in China are operating at drastically reduced staffing levels, while the foreign journalists still in the country face intimidation, harassment and threats of legal action.
Beijing under high alert as athletes arrive for Olympics
With the Olympics days away, athletes are arriving in Beijing under the shadow of Covid. At least 39 competitors and team officials have tested positive. Some members of Team USA were hit with Covid …
Japan stocks set for lower start; mainland China, South Korea markets closed for Lunar New Year eve
Futures pointed to a lower open for Japanese stocks on the final trading day of January. Data released over the weekend showed a mixed picture for Chinese factory activity in January. Mainland China …
Beijing officials seal off residential areas after COVID cases detected
Beijing officials announced Sunday that they have sealed off several residential areas where two COVID-19 cases were detected, AP reported.Why it matters: Government officials have urged local …
China sealed off several residential communities in Beijing due to 2 COVID-19 cases ahead of the Olympics
The Chinese capital has sealed off several residential communities as positive COVID-19 cases have been detected ahead of the Winter Olympics.
Beijing Olympics Athletes Brace for the Most Complex Games Ever
Games in China bring together a tense mix of issues around politics, free speech, security and strict Covid protocols. At the center are athletes navigating it all.
More Beijing residential areas sealed off ahead of Olympics
Officials in Beijing announced on Sunday that they had sealed off residential communities where two COVID-19 cases were found. On Saturday, residents in the Anzhenli neighborhood in the capital city’s …
China reports 34 new Covid-19 cases among Olympics personnel
Thirty-four new Covid-19 infections were detected among Olympics-related personnel, the Beijing 2022 Winter Games organising committee said on Sunday, including Poland’s short track medal hopeful …
