China’s economy started the new year on a weaker footing as new coronavirus outbreaks and pandemic-containment measures sapped factory production and weighed on the country’s services recovery. ( read original story …)
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China temporarily bars entry of foreigners travelling from Canada
China has temporarily banned entry of foreign nationals travelling from Canada, even if they hold valid Chinese residence permits for work, the Chinese consulate in Toronto said. ( read original story …)
China’s Manufacturing, Services Sectors Weaken in January
An official indicator of China’s manufacturing activity has weakened for a second consecutive month in January, following outbreaks of domestic COVID-19 cases that affected the operations of some … ( read original story …)
Britain launches new visa for millions of Hongkongers fleeing China’s crackdown
Scheme allows Hong Kong residents with a BNO passport to live and work in the UK with a pathway to citizenship after five years … ( read original story …)
China reports biggest rise in new coronavirus cases in six days
China reported on Sunday the biggest daily increase in new coronavirus cases in six days, driven by a jump in infections in a northeastern city. ( read original story …)
Fearing Beijing crackdown, thousands flee Hong Kong for the U.K.
Cindy, a businesswoman and mother of two young children, is one of thousands of people fleeing Hong Kong since Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the territory last summer. ( read original story…
Thousands flee Hong Kong for UK, fearing China crackdown
Thousands of people from Hong Kong are fleeing their hometown since Beijing imposed a draconian national security law on the territory last summer … ( read original story …)
China’s factory activity expands at slower pace in Jan – official PMI
China’s factory activity expanded at a slower pace in January, but still in line with the strong recovery from the coronavirus slump seen in the world’s second-largest economy. The official … ( read original story…
Chinese shoppers pay the price as government fights to deny any blame for coronavirus
Cargoes of Russian fish are on the verge of rotting, shunned Chilean cherries are piled unsold in shops and Brazilian beef and American pork are banned from sale in some cities.China is grappling with ……
WHO investigators continue search into coronavirus origins in Wuhan, China
World Health Organization investigators are continuing to survey crucial sites in Wuhan, China for clues into the origin of COVID-19. The investigation comes amid lingering skepticism over China’s … ( read original story …)
Freeski daredevil, 17, poised to become face of 2022 Beijing Olympics
When sports fans hear the name Eileen Gu over the next 12 months — and they will hear it a lot — it will not be by accident. ( read original story …)
Australia to help south-east Asia combat crime as China deepens influence in region
A new program will help countries in the Mekong region tackle drug and human trafficking, child sexual exploitation and financial crimes … ( read original story …)
Beijing’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ diplomacy scores series of own goals
While this episode might seem like a quixotic controversy confined to social media, it exemplifies how overcharged public bluster in China creates obstacles for Beijing’s public diplomacy to trip over … ( read original story…
