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China might be underreporting its COVID-related death toll — experts

The Asian giant only counts deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure in its official COVID-19 death toll, practice health experts say is questionable now that we know how the illness works.

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Drilling down on Huawei’s MineHarmony OS – the smart mining revolution

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As the energy crisis rages on around the world, coal mining continues to be an integral part of the global commodity landscape – with Huawei’s innovative designs set to revolutionise the industry.

United Kingdom

China removes six diplomats from UK after Hong Kong protester assault

The incident in October increased tensions between London and Beijing.

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Huawei’s revolutionary vision for ports sets sail with AI-powered hub utilising 5G and green energy

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A year on from its completion, the intelligent, zero-carbon port is in full operation – complete with a 76-strong fleet of self-driving trucks.

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Watch: Chinese government starts to loosen strict COVID-19 rules

China has ended mandatory COVID-19 testing for many, in an attempt to loosen anti-virus rules and restart the declining economy.

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After more than 100 years, Ethiopia's French-built railway remains vit

Over a hundred years ago, the French built the 'Franco-Ethiopian Railway.' Commuters in the city of Dire Dawa in eastern Ethiopia still use it to this day.

Czech Republic

China closes two 'secret police stations' in Czech capital Prague

Beijing has been accused of setting up more than 50 illegal centres in Europe to harass dissidents.

China

China rolls back its ‘Zero-COVID’ policy

For nearly three years, China has launched sporadic, strict lockdowns to keep COVID-19 levels extremely low in the country. However, following public protests in many cities in the last few weeks, this looks to be changing.

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EU takes China to WTO over Lithuania export ban and patent protection

"In both cases, the Chinese measures are highly damaging to European businesses," the European Commission said.

USA

US Air Force unveils new stealth bomber amid arms race with China

The B-21 Raider -- which is not set to fly until 2023 -- is the first new American bomber aircraft in more than 30 years.

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NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

NATO is turning its focus to China. Here's what that means.

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Protests roar around the world against China's authorities

New York City, Hong Kong and Istanbul saw protesters walk the street to denounce China's repressive policies

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China's Xi and EU's Michel call for Ukraine de-escalation at meeting

The meeting between the two men in Beijing lasted more than three hours and also touched upon human rights, Taiwan, trade relations and climate change.

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How Chinese porcelain inspired Europe’s own pottery

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16th-century Chinese potters in Jingdezhen made the finest porcelain, a magical material never seen before. Only they knew the production process - a closely guarded secret. But over time Dutch potters began crafting their own precious blue and white ceramics.

China

COVID protesters and riot police clash in China's fifth biggest city

Riot police in white hazmat suits clashed with protestors in the Chinese manufacturing hub Guangzhou on Tuesday night.

China

UK PM slams Beijing as tensions mount over journalist attack claims

Accredited BBC journalist Ed Lawrence was arrested at a Covid-19 lockdown protest in Shanghai and detained for several hours.

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Hundreds of protesters call for end to China’s zero-COVID policy

Protesters gather in Beijing, waving blank sheets of paper and calling for an end to China’s zero-COVID-19 policy in a rare outpouring of public anger against the state.

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Chinese authorities ease some anti-virus rules amid growing unrest

Security forces in China continued to detain civilians on Monday after protests flared up across the country last weekend. Demonstrators are calling for an end to COVID-19 lockdowns and for President Xi Jinping to resign. While some measures have eased, China’s zero-tolerance policy still stands.

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Charles Michel to visit Beijing as EU tries to adapt China policy

The meeting between Michel and Xi Jinping comes at a "critical juncture", an EU official said.

China

China expands lockdowns as COVID-19 cases hit daily record

Pandemic lockdowns are expanding across China as the number of new COVID-19 cases rose by 31,444 on Thursday. The daily caseload has been steadily increasing. Meanwhile authorities reported China’s first COVID-19 deaths in six months this week, bringing the total to 5,232.

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