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China enforces lockdowns as COVID cases spiral in Xinjiang, Tibet
Urumqi: A sharp increase in the number of Coronavirus cases in Xinjiang has led Chinas government to send a delegation throughout the far-western region to implement Zero COVID policies, further isolating residents…
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16 dead, 36 missing after flash flooding in China
Beijing: At least 16 people have died and 36 others were reported missing after a flash flood in north-western China, state media said on Thursday. The flash floods occurred on Wednesday evening…
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China is locking up critics in psychiatric hospitals: Report
Madrid: In China, posting a political comment, submitting a complaint about a corrupt official, or shouting slogans in the street, will quickly get you locked up in a detention centre or it…
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Chinese premier acknowledges slowing economy, cites unexpected shocks
Beijing: Amid an economic slowdown, China must adopt special measures in order to offset “shocks beyond expectation” in the second quarter, says Premier Li Keqiang. “Now is the most critical juncture for…
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China orders factories to shut down as it faces fiercest heat wave in six decades
Hong Kong: China’s Sichuan province has ordered all factories to shut down for six days to ease a power shortage in the region as a scorching heat wave sweeps across the country,…
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Shehbaz Sharif says Pakistan can mediate to bring together US, China
Islamabad: Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has offered Pakistan’s services as a mediator to bring together the US and China as it did decades ago, media report said. In an interview with…
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China not allowed to use Hambantota Port for military purposes: SL President
Colombo: China will not be allowed to use the southern port of Hambantota for military purposes, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said, apparently attempting to allay fears in India and the…
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China heat wave hits Apple, Toyota suppliers as production halted
Hong Kong: The scorching summer weather in China has hit Apple and Toyota suppliers as the government ordered most factories to suspend production until the end of this week for planned power…
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China sanctions 7 top Taiwanese officials after 2nd US delegation’s visit
Beijing: China on Tuesday announced sanctions on seven “die-hard” pro-independence Taiwanese politicians and officials, including Taipei’s representative to Washington, amid concerns over the increasing visits by foreign dignitaries to the self-ruled island…
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Controversial Chinese ship arrives in Sri Lanka’s Hambantota
Colombo: A controversial Chinese ship with ballistic missile and satellite tracking facilities which was deferred and delayed at the request of Sri Lanka arrived on Tuesday at the island nation’s Hambantota port run…
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China announces new Taiwan drills as US delegation visits
Taipei: China announced more military drills around Taiwan as the island’s president met with members of a new U.S. congressional delegation Monday, in a further sign of support among American lawmakers for…
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US lawmakers arrive in Taiwan days after Pelosi’s visit
Taipei: Five US lawmakers arrived in Taipei for a surprise visit on Sunday amid escalated tensions across the Taiwan Strait, following a trip earlier this month by Nancy Pelosi, the Speaker of the…
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Sri Lanka allows controversial Chinese ship to visit port
Colombo: Amidst controversy and a diplomatic tussle between India and China, Sri Lanka on Saturday announced that it has allowed controversial Chinese vessel ‘Yuan Wang 5’ to dock at the island’s southern-most…