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China

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.

28/11/2022

China

Chinese authorities crackdown amid rare public protests

Protests against harsh COVID restrictions spread across China over the weekend, with some protesters calling for President Xi Jinping to step down.

27/11/2022

China

Protests over COVID controls spread across China after fatal fire

President Xi Jinping’s government faces mounting anger at its “zero-COVID” policy that has brought lockdowns throughout China, after some 10 people died in an apartment fire.

27/11/2022

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.

24/11/2022

China

Dozens killed in industrial facility blaze in Chinese city of Anyang

China has a history of industrial accidents caused by lax regard for safety measures fueled by rising competition and abetted by corruption among officials.

22/11/2022

China

China announces first COVID-19 death in almost six months

China says its tough approach has paid off in much lower numbers of cases and deaths than in other countries.

20/11/2022

Tech News

Apple warns of iPhone 14 shipment delays after China COVID lockdown

Hoping to get an iPhone 14 for Christmas? Uh-oh: Apple is warning there's strong demand but little supply right now.

07/11/2022

China

Scholz under pressure over China visit

As European nations continue to pressure China over alleged human rights abuses German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has come in for criticism over his trip to Beijing

04/11/2022

China

China and Germany should scale up cooperation, Xi tells Scholz

Scholz's one-day visit was welcomed by Beijing, but the EU and the German government coalition, mainly from the Green Party and the Liberals criticised the trip.

04/11/2022

Crossing Cultures

Colourful clothmaking in Scotland and China

A co-production with CGTN

In Scotland, local plants and lichens inspire the makers of Harris tweed. In south-western China, Bai people use woad root to tie-dye their clothes.

31/10/2022

Green News

China to build the world’s largest wind farm in Taiwan Strait

Once completed, the new wind farm will have a power generating capacity equivalent to all of Norway’s power plants combined.

25/10/2022

China

China's Xi Jinping wins third term as leader of ruling Communist Party

Xi, China’s most powerful leader in decades, has used the party congress to increase his dominance and promote allies in what many believe has turned into a rule for life.

23/10/2022

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China's former leader helped off stage at party congress

China's former leader, Hu Jintao, was helped off the stage during the closing session of the 20th National Congress in Beijing, sparking speculation about his health.

22/10/2022

China

Ex-leader removed from China party congress as Xi eyes more power

Meanwhile, PM Li Keqiang and three other members of China's all-powerful Politburo Standing Committee will not be reappointed in a leadership shuffle on Sunday.

22/10/2022

Nature

China's sponge cities are a ‘revolutionary rethink’ to stop flooding

Faced with flooding and drought, these new kinds of eco-cities offer a way to incorporate the water cycle into town planning.

22/10/2022

China

China's Communist Party is holding its congress. Here's what to expect

State media report that 2,296 representatives were “elected” to the congress. All candidates are carefully vetted, and no open campaigning is allowed.

15/10/2022

Health news

Loneliness could be ageing you faster than smoking, new study finds

Researchers created a deep-learning "ageing clock" to find out what was causing an acceleration in ageing.

27/09/2022

Spotlight

Hong Kong's Science Park: the power of collaboration

In partnership with Hong Kong

The fight against Alzheimer's disease is just one of many innovative projects of the Hong Kong’s Science and Technology Parks research clusters known as InnoHK. Combining innovation and entrepreneurial spirit with the collaboration of the world's scientific community.

19/09/2022

Health news

Scientists design face mask that could detect COVID and other viruses

Its developers say the smart mask would be especially useful in enclosed spaces like elevators.

19/09/2022

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Mourners pay tribute to the Queen at the Hong Kong consulate.

In Hong Kong, hundreds of people queued for almost five hours outside the British Consulate General to sign a book of condolences for Queen Elizabeth II.

16/09/2022

China

At least 74 people killed after earthquake hits southwestern China

Most of the casualties have been reported in the province of Sichuan.

06/09/2022

Spotlight

Hong Kong Expands Art and Culture Venues

In partnership with Hong Kong

Hong Kong is increasing the number of its arts venues in an effort to enrich the quality of life. The new M+ museum of visual culture, is the centrepiece of the new West Kowloon Cultural District, and The Honk Kong Palace and Oi! project are all examples of Hong Kong new's cultural vision.

05/09/2022

Health news

The world's first inhaled COVID vaccine has been approved in China

No needles needed: people hesitant about getting a jab may be interested in COVID vaccines that can be inhaled.

05/09/2022

China

UN report slams China for 'torture and sexual violence' in Xinjiang

The Chinese government had tried to block the release of the report, which was finally published a few moments before the end of the term in office of human rights chief Michelle Bachelet.

01/09/2022

Green News

600-year-old Buddha statues revealed by China’s devastating drought

Low levels in lakes, rivers and reservoirs have led to rolling blackouts and concerns about vital food crops.

25/08/2022

Culture news

Some foreign films betray sense and sensibilities for China censors

Minions 2, joins the likes of Fight Club and Star Wars which have completely different endings in China.

25/08/2022