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One of the world’s safest planes takes a fatal nosedive, but why?

None of the 132 passengers or crew are believed to have survived the crash, which has raised questions about the jets' safety.

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China's Jilin province tightens control to prevent virus spread

Health authorities reported 4,770 new infections across the country, the bulk in Jilin province, as the nation's "zero-COVID" strategy is confronted by an Omicron wave.

Green News

China to invest in renewable power but still prioritising oil and gas

The combination of clean fuels and fossil fuels is all about balancing energy security and achieving China's climate change goals.

China

Plane with 132 people on board crashes in southern China

It crashed in the province of Guangxi, near the city of Wuzhou.

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China

China records first COVID-related deaths since January 2021

China has suffered a surge in COVID-19 cases but health authorities pointed out that the elderly victims died from underlying conditions and not the disease itself.

USA

US President Biden discusses Ukraine war with Chinese counterpart

Washington, an ally of Ukraine, and Beijing, an ally of Russia, appear to be on opposing sides of Europe's biggest conflict since World War Two.

Art

Largest ever retrospective of Ai Weiwei's work opens in Vienna

The Albertina Modern gallery in Vienna is now presenting renowned Chinese artist, Ai Weiwei's most comprehensive show to date.

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Ai Weiwei warns of 'shaking foundation' of democracy

Renowned Chinese dissident artist Ai Weiwei says Russia's invasion of Ukraine has revealed the "shaking foundation" of democracy as he unveils one of the biggest retrospectives of his work to date. Speaking at a press conference at the Albertina Modern gallery in Vienna,

China

US warns Chinese on support for Russia in Ukraine war

US President Joe Biden's national security adviser warned a top Chinese official on Monday about China's support for Russia in the Ukrainian invasion, even as the Kremlin denied reports it had requested Chinese military equipment to use in the war.

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Shanghai seals off street as city battles worst virus outbreak in two years

An entire street is sealed off and many roads are empty in Shanghai as China wrestles to control the biggest virus outbreak and threat to the nation's zero-tolerance Covid strategy in two years

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China's annual parliamentary session closes in Beijing

China's yearly parliamentary session closes at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

China

China calls Ukraine situation 'grave' but refuses to criticise Russia

China’s Premier Li Keqiang on Friday called the situation in Ukraine “grave” and offered Beijing’s help in playing a “positive role” for peace while continuing to refuse to criticise Russia.

Green News

Why is China building new coal plants despite environmental promises?

Energy and coal use in the world's biggest carbon emitting country grew at their fastest rate in a decade last year, and China has also started building large amounts of new coal-fired power capacity.

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Beijing 2022: Ukrainian Paralympic athletes demonstrate for peace

Paralympic athletes and members of the Ukrainian National Paralympic Committee display a banner and call for peace in Ukraine, shortly before the opening ceremony of the Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games.

Money

Bitcoin mining is worse for the environment now since China banned it

Many miners have fled from China to Kazakhstan and the United States where dirtier forms of energy now fuel their Bitcoin operations.

Taiwan

For Taiwan, Russia's invasion of Ukraine feels far away

As Russia presses ahead with its attack on Ukraine, many analysts and internet users have drawn comparisons to Taiwan, another place that could face an invasion by its larger neighbour -- China.

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Molten iron show lights up night sky in Beijing for Lantern festival

Molten iron show lights up night sky in Beijing for Lantern festival

Culture news

David Fincher slams China's censorship of 'Fight Club' ending

The director of the 1999 classic says he was not informed massive changes would be made to the ending of the film, which removed 12 minutes in total.

Mobility

China not SpaceX 'responsible' for rocket set to collide with Moon

Regardless of where the space object comes from, it is predicted to collide with the Moon on March 4.

Culture news

Chinese streaming services censor homosexuality in US show 'Friends'

Chinese censorship has cracked down on "Friends", unleashing the anger of fans of the American series

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