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Now playing Next Europe News Travellers from China arrive as COVID tests start on wastewater The country is currently experiencing a large outbreak of the virus following Beijing's decision to drop its so-called 'zero-COVID' restrictions. 10/01/2023
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Now playing Next China 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
Now playing Next no comment Combat training in Taiwan before Lunar New Year Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen inspects troops at an army barracks ahead of the Lunar New Year and oversees an exercise by the infantry repelling a mock attack by enemy forces. 06/01/2023
Now playing Next Travel News Airports and airlines slam EU COVID testing recommendations The coalition of aviation groups says the recommendations are ‘at odds’ with an assessment by the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. 06/01/2023
Now playing Next no comment 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
Now playing Next Mobility US-China space race: Can countries claim territory on the Moon? China further develops its mighty space programme, which has made spectacular progress in the last twenty years. 06/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News EU 'strongly' encourages COVID-19 test for travellers from China China is struggling to contain a mass outbreak of coronavirus infections after the Communist Party relaxed its draconian "zero-COVID" policies. 04/01/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Brussels offers COVID vaccines to China to help contain virus The EU is also concerned that the lack of transparency in China could mean new variants are not identified quick enough. 03/01/2023
Now playing Next China 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
Now playing Next France France urges all EU countries to test Chinese travellers for COVID Any passengers arriving from China to France who test positive for COVID will be instructed to self-isolate for seven days. 01/01/2023
Now playing Next world news European nations tighten COVID rules for Chinese travellers France, Spain and the UK implement tougher COVID-19 measures for passengers arriving from China. 31/12/2022
Now playing Next world news Europe raises its defences amid surge of COVID-19 cases in China Spain's Health Minister said that the government would be pushing for similar measures at a European level. 30/12/2022
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