Now playing Next Russia Putin, Xi vow closer ties as Russia bombards Ukraine again Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have vowed to deepen their bilateral cooperation against the backdrop of Moscow’s bombardment of its neighbour. 30/12/2022
Now playing Next Spain Spain to require COVID-19 tests for passengers from China Health officials from the 27-member European Union on Thursday promised to continue talks on seeking a common approach but held back from imposing restrictions. 30/12/2022
Now playing Next no comment Hospital capacity at the brink in Shanghai as COVID cases rise Hospital patients with IV drips and oxygen tanks crowd the hallways of a Shanghai emergency ward while relatives line up for funeral parlour services, as China sees an explosion in Covid cases that overwhelmed its healthcare system. 29/12/2022
Now playing Next Europe News COVID-19: EU mulls coordinated approach as China reopens borders China's easing of its strict zero-COVID policy in recent weeks has led to an explosion in cases. 29/12/2022
Now playing Next China China to permit international travel in January as COVID-19 cases soar The Chinese government claims it has the pandemic under control, and it is ready to allow its citizens to travel abroad while letting foreigners come in starting 8 January. 27/12/2022
Now playing Next Taiwan China sends planes and ships towards Taiwan in display of force Early on Sunday and Monday mornings, Chinese aircraft including fighter jets and drones crossed the median of the Taiwan Strait - a violation of an unofficial boundary tacitly accepted by both Beijing and Taipei. 27/12/2022
Now playing Next China China's emergency rooms 'overwhelmed' as COVID-19 wave sweeps country China only counts deaths from pneumonia or respiratory failure in its official COVID-19 death toll, a narrow definition that excludes many deaths that would be attributed to COVID-19 in other places. 26/12/2022
Now playing Next Italy Italy to investigate 'unofficial Chinese police stations' Civil rights group claims 'cultural centre' is being used for persuasion to return operations 23/12/2022
Now playing Next Crossing Cultures Forged from fire: how swords shaped China and Europe's culture For millennia swords have held deep cultural significance in both Asia and Europe. In this episode of Crossing Cultures, we head to Toledo in Spain and Longquan in China to meet the swordsmiths still forging in the ancient tradition. 22/12/2022
Now playing Next China China did not report any COVID-19 deaths on Wednesday A health official in China says the country is limiting how it is recording COVID-19 deaths. 21/12/2022
Now playing Next China 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. 21/12/2022
Now playing Next Partner content Drilling down on Huawei’s MineHarmony OS – the smart mining revolution 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. 16/12/2022
Now playing Next United Kingdom China removes six diplomats from UK after Hong Kong protester assault The incident in October increased tensions between London and Beijing. 14/12/2022
Now playing Next Partner content Huawei’s revolutionary vision for ports sets sail with AI-powered hub utilising 5G and green energy 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. 12/12/2022
Now playing Next no comment 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. 09/12/2022
Now playing Next no comment 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. 08/12/2022
Now playing Next 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. 08/12/2022
Now playing Next 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. 07/12/2022
Now playing Next Europe News 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. 07/12/2022
Now playing Next 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. 03/12/2022
