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Chinese health officials defend virus search and criticize WHO
Chinese health officials defended their search for the source of the COVID-19 virus and lashed out Saturday at the World Health Organization after its leader said Beijing should have shared genetic information earlier.
The WHO comments…
After visiting Moscow, the Chinese President will speak to Zelensky.
Chinese President Xi Jinping is planning to hold an online meeting with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky next week, following his visit to Moscow and meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The US newspaper…
China Covid: WHO warns about under-representing Covid deaths
The World Health Organization has warned that China is under-representing the true impact of Covid in the country - in particular deaths.
The removal of most restrictions last month has led to a surge in cases.
But…
Battered by Covid-19, China hits pause on giant chip spending
China is pausing massive investments aimed at building a chip industry to compete with the United States, as a nationwide Covid-19 resurgence strains the world’s No. 2 economy and Beijing’s finances.
Top officials are discussing ways to…
Xi says China in new phase of Covid-19 fight, warns of challenges
President Xi Jinping said China has entered a new phase in its fight against the coronavirus and tough challenges remain, his most frank public comments on the reversal of the zero-Covid policy that has resulted in nationwide outbreaks and…
China must share data on its impact, says WHO
Chinese officials must share more real-time information on Covid in the country as infections surge, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.
Many of the country's strict restrictions have been lifted over the last few…
Huge pile up of 200 cars on Chinese bridge leaves one dead after heavy fog reduced visibility to…
One person was killed on Wednesday when more than 200 vehicles were involved in a pile-up on a bridge in the Chinese city of Zhengzhou in heavy fog, rescuers and the CCTV state broadcaster reported.
Cars and trucks could be seen crumpled…
Demand for medical devices in China surge as country battles Covid-19 wave
Demand in China for medical supplies such as oxygenators and pulse oximeters has grown exponentially in recent weeks, as the authorities optimize Covid-19 prevention and control measures to tackle the less lethal but highly contagious…
China carries out military exercises near Taiwan and Japan, sending 47 aircraft across Taiwan Strait…
China sent 47 aircraft across the median line of the Taiwan Strait on Sunday, its largest incursion into Taiwan’s air defense zone in recent months, as Beijing steps-up efforts to normalize aggressive military operations around the…
China aims to rebuild US ties in diplomatic push for 2023
China said it will strive to “recalibrate” its relationship with the US and increase communication with Europe as the country outlines its major diplomatic tasks for next year.
“We will follow through on the common understandings reached…