
China Covid surge: keys to the new wave that has the world on high alert
A lack of transparency over the scale of the latest outbreak and concerns over the possibility of new variants emerging have led to new restrictions in several countries
A lack of transparency over the scale of the latest outbreak and concerns over the possibility of new variants emerging have led to new restrictions in several countries
Beijing’s decision to end its strict zero-Covid policy has led to a spike in cases. Although official national figures remain low, local authorities have reported between 500,000 and a million per day
After three years of iron-fisted containment measures and recent backtracking on its zero-Covid policy, government officials and state media are now downplaying the risk of the virus
The National Assembly has decided to do away with the traditional method of calculating age, by which babies are born one year old, to standardize the country’s legal and administrative system
Xi Jinping’s decision to continue with a strict zero-covid policy is becoming less popular among large sections of the population, who see other countries adapting to life with the virus
In a rare sight, protesters were heard calling for the resignation of the Chinese president and criticizing the Communist Party
In recent months, China has seen several coronavirus outbreaks, despite its strict policy to control transmission of the virus
Kim Jong-un welcomes the maneuvers, while Seoul says it will not hesitate to respond firmly to an escalation of provocations
The exercises will take place in the Russian Far East between August 30 and September 5
Just 12 days after Nancy Pelosi’s controversial trip to the island, four members of US Congress met with the Taiwanese president.
Most Taiwanese prefer to maintain the status quo, although the two main parliamentary groups hold radically opposing views
In order to leave Hainan island, travelers must present five negative tests within the space of seven days
The news comes as China’s People’s Liberation Army announced fresh exercises in the seas and airspace around the self-ruled island
Beijing reacts to the American politician’s trip with military exercises, but experts see little likelihood of war
The US House speaker met President Tsai Ing-wen and was presented with the island’s highest award
Beijing announces live-fire military maneuvers near the island while Taipei raises the alert level following the arrival of the US House Speaker
China’s big technological bet on artificial intelligence is on display in the capital city area called BJHAD
Kane Tanaka was active until her death, and was even set to be a torch bearer at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics
The young freestyle skier is a media darling whose success is garnering her much attention at the Beijing Winter Games. But so is her choice not to represent the country where she was born