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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…
China skis: Olympics brings on boom in winter sports
World
January 28, 2022
China skis: Olympics brings on boom in winter sports
BEIJING (AP) — Holding his skis beside a bunny slope, Li Wei enthuses over his winter job as a farmer-turned-ski…
In north Iraq, Chinese language school projects soft power
Middle East
January 28, 2022
In north Iraq, Chinese language school projects soft power
IRBIL, Iraq (AP) — In a classroom in northern Iraq, Zhiwei Hu presides over his students as a conductor would…
2008 Beijing Olympics vs. 2022: No lofty promises this time
World
January 25, 2022
2008 Beijing Olympics vs. 2022: No lofty promises this time
The 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics showcased China’s reemergence on the world stage. In awarding those Games to China, the International…
Britain warns Putin and Xi: West will stand up to ‘dictatorship’
World
January 21, 2022
Britain warns Putin and Xi: West will stand up to ‘dictatorship’
SYDNEY, Jan 21 (Reuters) – Britain warned Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday that its…
Beijing residents disappointed Olympics will be closed event
World
January 19, 2022
Beijing residents disappointed Olympics will be closed event
BEIJING (AP) — With just over two weeks before the opening of the Beijing Winter Olympics, residents of the Chinese…
Beijing shopper’s lone omicron case draws national attention
World
January 18, 2022
Beijing shopper’s lone omicron case draws national attention
BEIJING (AP) — A 26-year-old woman in China’s capital Beijing who contracted the omicron strain of COVID-19 has drawn national…