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China passes law to cut homework pressure on students

China has passed an education law that seeks to cut the "twin pressures" of homework and off-site tutoring in core subjects, the official Xinhua news agency said on Saturday. Beijing…

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Russian, Chinese warships hold first joint patrols in the Pacific

MOSCOW, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Russian and Chinese warships held their first joint patrols in the Western part of the Pacific Ocean on October 17-23, Russia's defence ministry said in…

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China vice premier urges less cross-province travel amid latest COVID outbreak

BEIJING, Oct 22 (Reuters) - People should reduce travel across different provinces as China battles its latest COVID-19 outbreak, and tourism sites should limit traffic, the official Xinhua news agency…

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China warns Slovaks, Czechs of retaliation for Taiwan minister visit

Beijing warned Slovakia and the Czech Republic on Friday that nobody should harbour any illusions about the "necessary measures" China will take to defend its sovereignty, ahead of a visit…

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China angered by Taiwan foreign minister’s Eastern Europe trip

China expressed anger on Thursday after Taiwan announced Foreign Minister Joseph Wu would visit Slovakia next week on a rare trip to Europe that will also include a trip to…

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China’s COVID-19 outbreak grows as cities race to trace infections

China reported a fourth day of new locally transmitted COVID-19 cases in a handful of cities across China, prompting alarmed local governments to double down on efforts to track potential…

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Activists urge Beijing Olympics boycott over human rights concerns

Human rights activists urged governments and athletes worldwide to boycott the 2022 Winter Olympics in China, saying that anything less would make the world complicit in what they called 'genocide' by Beijing.…

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Two northern Chinese areas enforce lockdown in COVID-19 outbreak

China reported nine new domestically transmitted COVID-19 cases on Oct. 18, the highest daily tally since the end of September, with the latest outbreak prompting two northern border areas to enforce a lockdown.…

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Power squeeze curbs Chinese growth, leaves Europe in a gas bind

China's power shortages hit growth in the world's second biggest economy, threatening more pain for global supply chains, while Europe's gas squeeze looked set to continue as Russia's Gazprom showed no sign of hiking…

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FT reports China surprised U.S. with hypersonic missile test

China tested a nuclear-capable hypersonic missile in August, showing a capability that caught U.S. intelligence by surprise, the Financial Times reported, citing five unnamed sources. The report late on Saturday…

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China launches second crewed mission to build space station

JIUQUAN, China, Oct 16 (Reuters) - China on Saturday launched a rocket carrying three astronauts - two men and one woman - to the core module of a future space…

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Russia and China hold joint naval drills in Sea of Japan

Russia and China held joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan on Friday and practised how to operate together and destroy floating enemy mines with artillery fire, the Russian defence ministry said in…

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Hungry for fuel, China looks to the U.S., Europe eyes relief plans

China's energy crisis deepened on Friday with coal prices hitting a record high as cold weather sweeps in and soaring gas prices prompting major energy companies to seek long-term deals with U.S. suppliers, sources told Reuters. Energy security has…

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China says military drills near Taiwan a ‘just’ move

Chinese military exercises near Taiwan are targeted at forces promoting the island's formal independence and are a "just" move to protect peace and stability, China's Taiwan Affairs Office said on…

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China says over 100 nations adopt ‘Kunming Declaration’ to boost biodiversity

China said representatives from more than 100 countries have adopted the "Kunming Declaration" which calls for "urgent and integrated action" in creating a new global biodiversity pact. Environment Minister Huang…

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Tesla sold record 56,006 China-made vehicles in September

U.S. electric vehicle (EV) maker Tesla Inc sold 56,006 China-made vehicles in September, the highest since it started production in Shanghai about two years ago, data from the China Passenger Car Association…

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Taiwan won’t be forced to bow to China, president says

TAIPEI, Oct 10 (Reuters) - Taiwan will keep bolstering its defences to ensure nobody can force them to accept the path China has laid down that offers neither freedom nor democracy, President…

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China bans import of UK beef from cattle under 30 months of age due to ‘mad cow’ case

BEIJING (Reuters) - China customs said on Monday it had banned the import of British beef from cattle under 30 months of age due to a case of 'mad cow'…

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China proposes adding cryptocurrency mining to ‘negative list’ of industries

China has added cryptocurrency mining to a draft list of industries in which investment is restricted or prohibited, although it reduced the number of sectors on the list overall, a…

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After week of tensions, China’s Xi vows ‘reunification’ with Taiwan

Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed on Saturday to realise "reunification" with Taiwan, though did not directly mention the use of force, following a week of tensions with the Chinese-claimed island.…

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Taiwan says it needs to be alert to ‘over the top’ military activities by China

Taiwan needs to be on alert for China's "over the top" military activities, the premier said on Tuesday, after a record 56 Chinese aircraft flew into Taiwan's air defence zone, while the…

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Global player? EU summit to seek answers on China, U.S. strategy

The European Union's 27 leaders will seek a new approach to China on Tuesday in their first summit on Sino-European strategy since the bloc imposed sanctions on Beijing in March…

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China’s Belt and Road plans losing momentum as opposition, debt mount -study

China's vast Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is in danger of losing momentum as opposition in targeted countries rises and debts mount, paving the way for rival schemes to squeeze…

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At 39 aircraft, China sets new high for Taiwan defence zone incursion

A total of 39 Chinese air force aircraft entered Taiwan's air defence zone on Saturday, the defence ministry in Taipei said, setting a new high for missions which have infuriated…

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Taiwan angered after largest ever incursion by Chinese air force

TAIPEI, Oct 2 (Reuters) - Taiwan sharply criticised China on Saturday after Beijing marked the founding of the People's Republic of China with the largest ever incursion by the Chinese…

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China vaunts air power, civil growth at Zhuhai show

China touted its expanding military air power and hopes of capturing a growing share of its civil aviation market for domestic producers at a national air show inaugurated amid regional…

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China’s Xiaomi hires expert over Lithuania censorship claim

China's Xiaomi Corp said it was engaging a third-party expert to assess allegations by Lithuania that its smartphones carry built-in censorship capabilities. Lithuania's Defence Ministry last week urged consumers to throw away…

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China power crunch spreads, shutting factories and dimming growth outlook

Widening power shortages in China have halted production at numerous factories including many supplying Apple and Tesla, while some shops in the northeast operated by candlelight and malls shut early as the economic toll…

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China says will reduce abortions for ‘non-medical purposes’

China will reduce the number of abortions performed for "non-medical purposes", the country's cabinet said in new guidelines issued on Monday that it said were aimed at improving women's reproductive…

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Cryptocurrency exchanges rush to cut ties with Chinese users after fresh crackdown

Cryptocurrency exchanges and providers of crypto services are scrambling to sever business ties with mainland Chinese clients, after Beijing last Friday issued a blanket ban on all crypto trading and…

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China welcomes Huawei executive home, Trudeau hugs Canadians freed by Beijing

SHENZHEN, China/TORONTO, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Huawei Chief Financial Officer Meng Wanzhou arrived in China on Saturday, ending her near three-year U.S. extradition fight, the same day two Canadians detained…

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UPDATED: China welcomes Huawei executive home, but silent on freed Canadians

Chinese state media welcomed telecoms giant Huawei's chief financial officer, Meng Wanzhou, back to the "motherland" on Saturday, after more than 1,000 days under house arrest in Canada, on what…

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China’s top regulators ban crypto trading and mining, sending bitcoin tumbling

SHANGHAI/LONDON, Sept 24 (Reuters) - China's most powerful regulators on Friday intensified the country's crackdown on cryptocurrencies with a blanket ban on all crypto transactions and mining, hitting bitcoin and…

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Yum China, Italy’s Lavazza aim to open 1,000 cafes in China by 2025

Chinese restaurant chain Yum China and Italian coffee maker Lavazza, which formed a partnership in 2020, aim to open 1,000 Lavazza cafés in China by 2025, they said on Thursday.…

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Sinopharm’s COVID booster reverses antibody decline, enhances cell-based responses – study

A third shot of Sinopharm's COVID-19 vaccine leads to a rebound in antibody levels that drop months after a second dose, a small-scale Chinese study showed. It also showed the…

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COVID-hit Chinese city tells residents to stay home as holiday starts

BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - A city in southeast China hit by COVID-19 told residents on Saturday to stay home and closed various venues, as infections spread in the country's…

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Home learning and lockdown linked to eye problems in children

A new study from China adds weight to a growing body of research that links short sightedness in children to quarantines and lockdowns. Associated Press medical writer Lindsey Tanner reports…

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China’s oil consumption seen peaking around 2026, Sinopec exec says

SINGAPORE, Sept 17 (Reuters) - China's oil consumption is likely to peak around 2026 at about 16 million barrels per day and that of natural gas by around 2040, according…

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IMF chief called out over pressure to favor China while at World Bank

World Bank leaders, including then-Chief Executive Kristalina Georgieva, applied "undue pressure" on staff to boost China's ranking in the bank's "Doing Business 2018" report, according to an independent investigation released…

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China has completed vaccinating over 70% of its population against COVID-19 – data

BEIJING, Sept 16 (Reuters) - China has completed vaccinating over 70% of its 1.4 billion population against COVID-19 with full doses, data from health authorities showed on Thursday. A total…

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Hong Kong panel advises single dose of BioNTech COVID shot for teens

HONG KONG, Sept 16 (Reuters) - A panel of health experts advising the Hong Kong government has recommended children aged 12-17 should get only one dose of BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine…

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UPDATED: China launches emergency response after quake kills at least three

China launched an emergency response on Thursday after a 6.0-magnitude earthquake jolted the southwestern province of Sichuan killing at least three people, state media reported. Sichuan's earthquake relief headquarters activated…

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Billions blown as Macau casino investors fold amid gambling review

Shares of Macau casino operators plummeted as much as a third on Wednesday, losing about $18 billion in value, as the government kicked off a regulatory overhaul that could see…

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Chinese cities issue travel warnings after Fujian COVID-19

China's COVID-19 outbreak in Fujian province, which has reported 152 local cases in five days, has prompted cities in other parts of the country to issue travel warnings ahead of…

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Chinese city imposes travel curbs, closes public venues in new COVID-19 outbreak

A city in China's southeastern province of Fujian has closed cinemas and gyms, sealed off some entries and exits to highways and told residents not to leave town as it battles a…

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Facing stalemate in ties, Biden and China’s Xi discuss avoiding conflict in call

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese leader Xi Jinping spoke for 90 minutes in their first talks in seven months on Thursday, discussing the need to avoid letting competition between…

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Hong Kong police raid museum commemorating 1989 Tiananmen victims

Hong Kong police on Thursday raided the premises of the closed June 4th Museum, dedicated to the victims of China's 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in and around Beijing's Tiananmen…

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China’s esports powerhouse status undermined by tough new gaming rules for under 18s

In glass-paneled conference rooms, members of the Shanghai-based e-sports team Rogue Warriors tap away at their phones as they train from 11 a.m. till late, occasionally breaking for food. "I…

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EPA’s Eye in the Sky: The Hong Kong Zhuhai Macau bridge, China

The Hong Kong Link Road of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, (HZMB) spans over the South China Sea in Hong Kong, China. The HZMB is 55-kilometre long and consists of a…

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China shuts American Chamber of Commerce in Chengdu, organisation says

Chinese authorities have instructed an American Chamber of Commerce in the southwestern city of Chengdu to cease operations, officials with the organisation said on Tuesday. The chamber notified members on…

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U.S. climate envoy Kerry visits Japan, China for talks on emissions

U.S. climate envoy John Kerry arrived in Tokyo for talks on Tuesday with Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga on cooperation on carbon emissions and cutting support for fossil fuels, especially coal, before…

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China culture crackdown a sign of ‘profound’ political change

China's crackdown on celebrity culture and its moves to rein in giant internet firms are a sign of "profound" political changes under way in the country, a prominent blogger said in a…

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China cuts amount of time minors can spend on online games

Chinese regulators on Monday slashed the amount of time players under the age of 18 can spend on online games to an hour of gameplay on Fridays, weekends and holidays,…

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China will soon surpass Russia as a nuclear threat –senior U.S. military official

China, in the midst of a rapid nuclear weapons buildup, will soon surpass Russia as the United States' top nuclear threat, a senior U.S. military official said, warning that the…

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Experts suggest booster COVID shots for higher-risk groups in China

Experts in China have recommended making booster COVID-19 doses available to specific groups, such as employees at higher risk of exposure to the virus and those who have weak immunity…

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China cracks down on celebrity fan culture after scandals

China cracked down on what it described as a "chaotic" celebrity fan culture on Friday, barring platforms from publishing popularity lists and regulating the sale of fan merchandise after a…

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China’s net gold imports via Hong Kong drop in July m/m

China's net gold imports via Hong Kong fell nearly 29% in July after a sharp rise in June, Hong Kong Census and Statistics Department data showed on Thursday. Net gold…

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