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Flying into Beijing is tougher than ever as China ramps up its zero-Covid measures
World
April 30, 2022
Flying into Beijing is tougher than ever as China ramps up its zero-Covid measures
Kunming, China (CNN) – Beijing is partially locking down to control a Covid outbreak that could completely shutter the Chinese…
Beijing tests 20 million residents amid ‘fast and furious’ Omicron outbreak
World
April 26, 2022
Beijing tests 20 million residents amid ‘fast and furious’ Omicron outbreak
(CNN) – Beijing has rolled out mass Covid testing for nearly 20 million residents in most of the city, as…
China is sending its most advanced fighter jet to patrol disputed seas
World
April 16, 2022
China is sending its most advanced fighter jet to patrol disputed seas
Hong Kong (CNN) – China has begun sending its most advanced fighter aircraft, the J-20, to patrol the East and…
Twitter users are exposing pro-Russian sentiment in China, and Beijing is not happy
World
April 13, 2022
Twitter users are exposing pro-Russian sentiment in China, and Beijing is not happy
Hong Kong (CNN) – Anonymous Twitter users are exposing the extreme nationalism and pro-Russian sentiment circulating online in China —…
China’s economy hit by double whammy in March
World
April 2, 2022
China’s economy hit by double whammy in March
Beijing – Activity in Chinese manufacturing and services simultaneously contracted in March for the first time since the height of…
Huge trade relationship at stake as China and EU meet to discuss Russia
World
April 1, 2022
Huge trade relationship at stake as China and EU meet to discuss Russia
Hong Kong (CNN Business)China and Europe’s top leaders are set to meet on Friday, as their vast and growing trade…
Xi tells UK’s Johnson that China will have “constructive role” in Ukrainian peace, state media says
World
March 25, 2022
Xi tells UK’s Johnson that China will have “constructive role” in Ukrainian peace, state media says
Chinese President Xi Jinping told UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson his country would play a “constructive role” in returning peace…
China’s zero-Covid policy is showing signs of strain. But ditching it now could be a disaster
World
March 21, 2022
China’s zero-Covid policy is showing signs of strain. But ditching it now could be a disaster
Hong Kong (CNN) – For nearly two years, China’s daily Covid caseload rarely extended into triple digits, and often weeks…
As the West condemns Russia over Ukraine, Beijing strikes a different tone
World
February 22, 2022
As the West condemns Russia over Ukraine, Beijing strikes a different tone
Hong Kong (CNN) – China’s envoy to the United Nations on Monday called for “all parties” to exercise restraint and…
Olympic organizers: 32 athletes in isolation for COVID
World
February 8, 2022
Olympic organizers: 32 athletes in isolation for COVID
BEIJING (AP) — More than 30 athletes at the Beijing Olympics are in isolation facilities after testing positive for the…