Chinese authorities have issued warnings about parcels being potentially contaminated with Covid-19 just as the country’s biggest annual online shopping festival looms, after three workers at a small …
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Shanghai Marathon postponed as China battles Covid surge
China is battling a fresh Delta-driven outbreak that has spread across the country and sparked tough new measures to stamp out the virus before the Beijing Winter Olympics in February.
US lawmakers make visit to Taiwan as Beijing conducts ‘combat readiness patrol’ close to island
A delegation of United States lawmakers arrived in Taiwan on Tuesday sparking immediate condemnation from China, with Beijing describing the trip as an “act of provocation.” …
Xi Jinping Says China ‘Ready to Work’ With U.S. Ahead of Joe Biden Meeting
The two leaders could hold virtual talks as soon as next week, but it will only be the third time they have spoken this year.
As Distrust of China Grows, Europe May Inch Closer to Taiwan
Talks between European lawmakers and Taiwanese officials point to Europe’s increasing willingness to strengthen relations, despite Beijing’s threats.
Shanghai marathon off as China’s Covid-19 outbreak passes 1,000 cases
City postpones race after marathons were also called off in Wuhan, Shijiazhuang and Beijing – but country’s daily case tally is lowest in two weeks.
China has a big inflation problem and it’s pushing up prices worldwide
Hong Kong ()China’s inflation headache is getting worse. The cost of goods leaving China’s factories surged by another record rate last month, and there are increasing signs that consumers are …
Schools, roads closed, 1 person dead in snowstorm in China
A snowstorm that has lingered for several days in northeastern China has forced schools to close, suspended rail services, crushed greenhouses and left one person dead. More than 50 centimeters (20 …
China’s Xi says country willing to work with US toward ‘win-win cooperation’ amid tensions
Chinese President Xi Jinping said he is willing to work with the United States on the condition of mutual respect as an anticipated virtual meeting with President Biden nears, according to reports.
Coronavirus news live: France orders those aged over 65 to show proof of Covid booster shot, China reports drop in cases
Emmanuel Macron says those aged over 65 will need to give proof of a Covid booster shot in order to maintain a health pass; China sees a decline in daily reported cases as it continues…
What you need to know about the coronavirus right now
The Chinese city of Chengdu said on Wednesday it had conducted 30,000 COVID-19 tests on visitors at a big entertainment centre, and rounded up those who tried to flee the site, in the second mass…
IOC raises a COVID caveat for Beijing 2022 protest zones
Any official protest zones at the Beijing Winter Olympics will depend on local public health measures against COVID-19 at the time of next February’s Games, the head of the IOC’s co-ordination …
As many try living with virus, China keeps up zero tolerance
Wang Lijie planned to spend three days in the Gobi Desert last month to take in the area’s famous poplar forest as its trees turned a golden yellow. Instead, the Beijing resident has been stuck…
