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China’s Covid generation: the surging inequality behind Xi’s U-turn

Lockdowns have often been more relentless in rural areas, upending the education of millions and blocking social mobility

Financial Times

South Korea to require COVID tests for Hong Kong, Macau travellers

South Korea's health authorities said on Tuesday it will impose mandatory COVID-19 tests on travellers from Hong Kong and Macau, after Beijing's decision to lift stringent zero-COVID policies.

Reuters

Trolling of Female Asian Journalists on Rise as Beijing Seeks to Discredit Media

In the eyes of the Beijing, it’s viewed as especially unforgivable if women are perceived as betraying China, a journalist says.

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Revealed: Covid tests on arrival from China optional as government accused of ‘muddled thinking’

Exclusive: Passengers who volunteer and test positive at Heathrow won’t have to self-isolate

The Independent UK

China's new foreign minister seeks better US ties

New Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang sought better Sino-U.S. ties in a phone conversation with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on New Year’s Day, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing.

Tribune News Service

Which countries have placed COVID curbs on travellers from China?

Governments cite lack of information from Beijing on variants as they express concerns over a new wave of infections.

Al Jazeera

Some in China Return to Regular Activity after COVID Infections

Some people in China's key cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan braved the cold and a spike in COVID-19 infections to return to regular activity on Monday, confident of a boost to the economy as more recover from infections. Among those who gathered to sled or ice skate on a…

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Blinken Discusses US-China Ties in Call with New Foreign Minister Qin

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he spoke on Sunday with incoming Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, appointed last week to the post following his role as ambassador to the United States. On Twitter, Blinken said he discussed the US-China relationship and efforts to maintain open lines of communication…

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Some in China return to regular activity after COVID infections

Some people in the Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan braved the cold and a rise in COVID-19 infections to return to regular activity on Monday, raising the prospect of a boost to the economy as more recover from infections.

Reuters

Canada and Australia impose COVID testing requirements on travelers from China

Australia and Canada join other countries including the U.S., U.K., India, Japan and several European nations in imposing tougher COVID-19 measures on Chinese travelers amid fears of new variants.

WEKU

Australia and China both gave up on COVID-zero just as an Omicron outbreak hit. Here's why the situation is so much worse for Beijing

Australia's experience of moving to a model of living with COVID-19 in January has some distinct similarities to China's current transition away from COVID-zero.

ABC News

Morocco becomes first country to ban China arrivals as concerns grow over Covid-19 surge

Morocco has banned all arrivals from China, becoming the first African country to introduce restrictions amid growing alarm over a Covid-19 surge in the aftermath of Beijing's abrupt relaxation of pandemic measures.

Bangkok Post

Taiwan’s Tsai offers aid to China amid Covid surge

Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen extended an olive branch to Beijing on Sunday, pledging to offer assistance if needed as coronavirus cases surge in China after its abrupt lifting of pandemic restrictions.

France 24

China’s President Xi battles to save face as Covid U-turn weakens his grip on power

Despite public bullishness, overflowing hospitals across the country suggest its leader may have made a huge miscalculation

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Al Jazeera

Australia, Canada impose COVID curbs on travellers from China

Australia, Canada, Morocco are the latest to impose restrictions on travellers from China amid surge in COVID-19 cases.

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More Countries Roll Out China Traveler Checks

Travelers from China now face restrictions when entering more than a dozen countries as concern grows over its surge in Covid-19 cases. China on Sunday reported more than 5,100 new infections and one death linked to Covid out of its population of 1.4 billion. Last month, Beijing abruptly began dismantling…

Al Jazeera

China accuses US of ‘slander, hype’ after aircraft clash

Beijing says US distorted facts following a confrontation between a Chinese jet and a US plane over the South China Sea.

Tribune News Service

Taiwanese president calls on China to resume bilateral talks

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen urged Beijing to resume talks with Taipei to help maintain stability in the region in the face of renewed threats by Beijing to use force against Taiwan.

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Bangkok Post

Xi calls for unity in Covid battle

BEIJING: Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a “new phase” in its approach to combating the pandemic, in his first public comments on Covid-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and ditched its rigorous policy of lockdowns and…

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Xi Calls for Unity as China Enters ‘New Phase’ of COVID Policy

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on Saturday for more effort and unity as the country enters a "new phase" in its approach to combating the pandemic, in his first public comments on COVID-19 since his government changed course three weeks ago and relaxed its rigorous policy of lockdowns and mass…

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Putin Tells Xi He Wants to Ramp up Military Cooperation

Russian leader Vladimir Putin told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday he was keen to ramp up military cooperation and hailed the two countries' efforts to counter Western influence. Battered by unprecedented Western sanctions over Moscow's assault against Ukraine, Putin wants to strengthen political, economic and military ties with China.…

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Share the Data, WHO Urges China at COVID Surge Talks

The World Health Organization met Chinese officials for talks on Friday about the surge in Covid-19 cases, urging them to share real-time data so other countries can respond effectively. The rise in infections in China has triggered concern around the globe and questions about its data reporting, with low official…

Radio France Internationale

France, Britain impose Covid tests on travellers from China

France and Britain on Friday joined a growing list of nations imposing Covid tests on travellers from China, after Beijing dropped foreign travel curbs despite surging cases.

The Times of India

China economic activity worsens in December as Covid spreads

BEIJING: China’s economic activity contracted at a steeper pace in December as the country suddenly reversed its Covid Zero policy and the virus swept through major cities, causing people to stay home and businesses to shut.

The Independent UK

Covid travel restrictions return – the new rules explained

All travellers from mainland China will need a pre-departure test, and some will be tested for Covid on arrival

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