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China sees 52.7m domestic tourist trips over New Year holiday
Published on 02/01/2023
» BEIJING, Jan 2 - China has seen about 52.7 million domestic tourist visits during the three-day New Year holiday, up 0.44% year on year, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Monday.
China Covid pivot sparks jitters worldwide
AFP, Published on 28/12/2022
» BEIJING: Beijing's sudden pivot away from containing Covid-19 has caused jitters around the world, with the United States saying it may restrict travel from China following its decision to end mandatory quarantine for overseas arrivals.
Heat will stay on in Europe this winter, but after?
AFP, Published on 28/12/2022
» PARIS - Europe is likely to scrape through this winter without cutting off gas customers despite reduced Russian supplies, but even adjusting to colder homes and paying more may not be enough in coming years, analysts say.
Beijing crematoriums strain under Covid wave
AFP, Published on 16/12/2022
» BEIJING: Workers at Beijing crematoriums said Friday they are overwhelmed as China faces a surge in Covid cases that authorities warn could hit its underdeveloped rural hinterland during upcoming public holidays.
Biden seeks principled Africa partnership as US businesses pour in
AFP, Published on 15/12/2022
» WASHINGTON - President Joe Biden called Wednesday for a long-term partnership with Africa rooted both in trade and good governance as US businesses unveiled billions of dollars for the continent where China has become a top player.
Covid surge spooks Beijing residents, disrupts government
Published on 14/12/2022
» Covid infections are surging in Beijing, disrupting official government work and keeping people at home after authorities made an about-turn in their strict policy of managing virus cases.
Right-wing health myths outlive Covid
Sunday Spotlight, Published on 11/12/2022
» Not long after Randy Watt died of Covid-19, his daughter Danielle sat down at her computer, searching for clues as to why the smart and thoughtful man she knew had refused to get vaccinated. She pulled up Google, typed in a screen name he had used in the past and discovered a secret that stunned her.
China comes to standstill for late leader Jiang's memorial
AFP, Published on 06/12/2022
» BEIJING: Sirens wailed across China as the country came to a standstill Tuesday during a public memorial service for former leader Jiang Zemin, a tentative moment of unity after anti-lockdown protests shook the nation last week.
Dating apps and Telegram: How China protesters are defying authorities
Reuters, Published on 29/11/2022
» BEIJING: Opponents of China's anti-Covid measures are resorting to dating apps and social media platforms blocked on the mainland to evade censors, spread the word about their defiance and strategy, in a high-tech game of cat and mouse with police.
EU frets over Twitter job losses as hate speech grows
AFP, Published on 25/11/2022
» DUBLIN - The European Union on Thursday expressed concern about layoffs at Twitter since its takeover by Elon Musk, after the reported closure of the tech firm's lobbying office in Brussels.