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At least 49 missing and four dead at Chinese coal mine landslide

At least 49 people missing and four dead from the collapse of an open pit coal mine in northern China.

23/02/2023

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ASML accuses China of stealing its data - again

It’s not the first time ASML has accused China of intellectual property infringement.

16/02/2023

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China and Iran strengthen cooperation amid Western pressure

Xi Jingping and Ebrahim Raisi meet in Beijing, where China expressed support for Iran in the face of Western sanctions over the country's nuclear development, and tensions over Russia and Chinese balloons.

15/02/2023

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Philippines accuses China of firing a laser at one of its ships

The Philippines has accused a Chinese coastguard ship of hitting one of its ships with a military-grade laser and moving dangerously close to it.

13/02/2023

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Watch: Temperatures drop to the lowest in a decade across Japan

Large areas of Japan will be affected by the coldest air mass of the season from Tuesday.

24/01/2023

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Wuhan getting back to normal but caution remains

Three years after becoming what many regard as the ground zero of the pandemic, the Chinese city of Wuhan is returning to normal but caution remains as COVID cases rise

23/01/2023

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Beijing marks the Year of the Rabbit in lunar celebrations

The Spring Festival, or the Lunar New Year, is China's most important festival and traditionally sees people across the country return to their hometowns for family reunions.

22/01/2023

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Watch: A desert covered with snow in northwest China

A rare snowfall blanketing the Taklimakan Desert of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region in northwest China has created stunning and picturesque winter scenes, wowing local residents and visitors

21/01/2023

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China races to make COVID drugs amid fears of holiday season spike

China said last Saturday that nearly 60,000 people with COVID had died in hospitals between 8 December and 12 January.

19/01/2023

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Cooperation in the green economy: Xinhuanet Europe releases report on Sino-European opportunities

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Green development has become a major goal for most world powers, taking an increasingly important spot among the global economy. China and Europe are no exception, with both setting goals of green growth to reach carbon neutrality in the years to come.

18/01/2023

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China reports a population decline for the first time in decades

The Asian giant is expected to be soon overtaken by India. Estimates put India's population at more than 1.4 billion and continuing to grow.

17/01/2023

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China reports nearly 60,000 Covid-19 deaths since December

A large exit wave, sparked by the dumping of many restrictions seems to be weakening, with infection numbers falling, according to a health commission official.

15/01/2023

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China reports 60,000 deaths from COVID-19 in one month

COVID-19 infections have been overwhelming China this winter - and concerns are growing for the undervaccinated elderly population.

14/01/2023

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Watch: Tourists return to Harbin ice and snow festival

A tourist hotspot that has been put on ice for three years because of COVID-19 travel restrictions has re-opened in Harbin, China.

14/01/2023

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COVID restrictions ramp up as international travel from China resumes

US officials cited the "lack of transparent data" coming from Beijing as the reason for the new COVID-19 measures.

12/01/2023

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China welcomes overseas visitors for the first time in three years

International passengers piled into China on Sunday despite a surge in Covid-19 cases in the country.

08/01/2023

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Beijing slams EU over mandatory Covid-19 testing advice

Portugal becomes the latest EU country to implement mandatory Covid-19 testing for all passengers arriving from China.

07/01/2023

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China annual ice festival is underway in Harbin

Towering ice sculptures and fireworks feature once again as China kicks off its annual ice festival in the northern city of Harbin

06/01/2023

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WHO concerned about 'risk to life' in China amid COVID surge

The head of the World Health Organization said Wednesday the agency is “concerned about the risk to life in China” amid the coronavirus’ explosive spread across the country and the lack of outbreak data from the Chinese government.

05/01/2023

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Watch: Shanghai hospital overloaded as Covid cases surge

Mostly elderly patients receive treatment at a crowded emergency ward in a Shanghai hospital as state media reports 70% of the megacity's population may have been infected with Covid-19 during China's huge surge in cases.

03/01/2023

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China criticises 'unacceptable' new Covid rules

Beijing has criticised the recent decisions of 12 countries requiring passengers flying in from China to have a negative Covid test 48 hours before their flight.

03/01/2023

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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

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Chinese travel industry welcomes end to strict COVID-19 restrictions

The Chinese travel industry and airlines have welcomed with relief, news that China is about to end almost three years of strict controls and quarantines on travellers.

28/12/2022

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Russia and China practice 'capturing a submarine' in naval drills

The exercises took place in the East China Sea between 21 and 27 December.

28/12/2022

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Cases surge as China continues to ease Covid-19 restrictions

China will scrap its quarantine rules for inbound travellers from 8 January, as it continues to roll back years of ultra-strict Covid-19 restrictions.

27/12/2022

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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