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Snowfall shrouds north China in prelude to even colder weather

BEIJING, Dec 11 (Reuters) - The first snowfall of winter arrived in Beijing early Monday, covering the Chinese capital with a mantle of white overnight and plunging the city into…

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China issues action plan to improve air quality

BEIJING (Reuters) - China will "strictly and reasonably" control total coal use and curb high-emissions projects to improve air quality, China's state council said in an action plan released .…

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U.S monitoring reports of Chinese warships at Cambodian base

By David Brunnstrom WASHINGTON, Dec 6 (Reuters) - The United States is monitoring reports of Chinese warships docking in Cambodia and has serious concerns about Beijing's plans to have exclusive…

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Belarus President Lukashenko returns to China, seeks stronger ties

By Joe Cash and Liz Lee BEIJING, Dec 4 (Reuters) - Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko met China's leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Monday for the second time this year,…

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China’s military: US Navy ship ‘illegally’ entered territorial waters

BEIJING (Reuters) - China's military on Monday said a U.S. Navy ship illegally entered waters adjacent to the Second Thomas Shoal, a disputed South China Sea atoll that has recently…

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China’s respiratory illness surge attributed to known pathogens, not new diseases.

SHENZHEN, China, Dec 2 (Reuters) - China's surge in respiratory illness is caused by known pathogens and there is no sign of new infectious diseases, a health official said on…

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Taiwan urges elderly, young to avoid China visits due to respiratory illnesses

TAIPEI, Nov 30 (Reuters) - Taiwan's health ministry on Thursday urged the elderly, very young and those with poor immunity to avoid travel to China due to the recent increase…

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Chinese families of missing Malaysia MH370 plane seek compensation in court

By Laurie Chen BEIJING, Nov 27 (Reuters) - A Beijing court on Monday began compensation hearings for the Chinese relatives of passengers on board Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, which mysteriously…

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How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?

Reports of a surge in pneumonia-like illness primarily affecting children in northern China have captured our attention. The last time we heard about a mysterious respiratory outbreak leading to overcrowding…

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China’s respiratory illness surge not as high as pre-pandemic- WHO official

By Andrew Silver SHANGHAI, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The spike in respiratory illnesses that China is currently going through is not as high as before the COVID-19 pandemic, a World…

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China ministry seeks more fever clinics to combat respiratory illness surge

BEIJING, Nov 26 (Reuters) - China's health ministry on Sunday urged local authorities to increase the number of fever clinics as the country grapples with a surge in respiratory illnesses…

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China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy

BEIJING, Nov 24 (Reuters) - China will temporarily exempt citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia from needing visas when visiting the world's second-largest economy in a…

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UPDATED: China grapples with respiratory illness spike; WHO says no unusual pathogen found

By Andrew Silver and Nicoco Chan SHANGHAI, Nov 24 (Reuters) - China called for vigilance on Friday as a surge of respiratory illness hit schools and hospitals and the World…

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UPDATED: WHO asks China for details on outbreaks of respiratory illness

Nov 23 (Reuters) - The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked China for details on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children, which its China…

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Chinese financial watchdog warns of risks as Premier Li takes helm

China's Central Financial Commission (CFC), with Premier Li Qiang in place as its head, urged stronger supervision of risks in the multi-trillion dollar financial sector as China steps up the…

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Chinese companies still see promise in EU despite de-risking – survey

Most Chinese companies operating in the European Union are feeling a pinch from the bloc's de-risking strategy, but still see more opportunity than challenge in Europe's green and digital transitions, according to…

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Biden will push China to resume military ties with US, official says

U.S. President Joe Biden wants to re-establish military-to-military ties with China, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Sunday, days before the president and the Chinese leader are…

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IMF upgrades China’s 2023, 2024 GDP growth forecasts

China's economy is set to grow 5.4% this year, having made a "strong" post-COVID recovery, the International Monetary Fund said on Tuesday, making an upward revision to its earlier forecast…

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China, Australia agree to turn the page as tensions ease

By Ryan Woo BEIJING, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday that a "healthy and stable" relationship with Australia served each country's interests, and that it…

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China kicks off nationwide population survey amid declining birth rate

China will begin polling 1.4 million people on Wednesday in a survey on population changes, as authorities struggle to incentivise people to have more children amid a declining birth rate…

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Xi says China’s women must start ‘new trend of family’

Chinese President Xi Jinping said women have a critical role and must establish a "new trend of family", as the nation grapples with an ageing population and record decline in…

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China’s foreign minister suggests road to Xi-Biden summit will not be smooth

BEIJING, Oct 29 (Reuters) - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said the "road to the San Francisco summit will not be a smooth one", the foreign ministry said on Sunday,…

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China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68

By Laurie Chen and Yew Lun Tian BEIJING, Oct 27 (Reuters) - Chinese former Premier Li Keqiang died of a heart attack on Friday, just 10 months after retiring from…

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UPDATED: China says outlook worrisome as conflict spreads in Middle East

BEIJING, Oct 23 (Reuters) - China views the situation in Gaza as "very serious" with the risk of large-scale ground conflict growing and because the conflict has begun to spill over in…

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China ramps up yuan internationalisation under Belt and Road Initiative

SHANGHAI/SINGAPORE (Reuters) - China is using loans agreed through its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) to promote the yuan internationally, having already boosted the yuan's share of global payments to…

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China, world’s top graphite producer, to curb exports of key battery material

By Siyi Liu and Dominique Patton BEIJING, Oct 20 (Reuters) - China will require export permits for some graphite products to protect national security, its commerce ministry said on Friday,…

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China willing to strengthen coordination with Egypt, Arab countries on Israel conflict

BEIJING, Oct 19 (Reuters) - China supports Egypt's efforts to open humanitarian corridors, and is willing to strengthen coordination with Egypt and Arab countries to promote an early, comprehensive and…

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Putin praises ‘dear friend’ Xi, pitches Russia’s Northern Sea route

By Laurie Chen and Vladimir Soldatkin BEIJING, Oct 18 (Reuters) - President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday praised Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and invited…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: C-Space Project, China

A picture taken with a drone shows an aerial view of the C-Space Project, a Mars simulation base in the Gobi Desert in Jinchang, Gansu Province, China. The C-Space Project…

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Losses from China disasters reach $42 bln in first nine months of 2023

BEIJING (Reuters) - China suffered direct economic losses of 308.29 billion yuan ($42 billion) over the first nine months of 2023, the government said, from natural disasters such as torrential…

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China warns of big waves, wind and rain as Typhoon Koinu approaches

SHANGHAI, Oct 7 (Reuters) - China warned on Saturday of big waves, heavy rain and strong wind as Typhoon Koinu approaches the southern province of Guangdong and Hainan island. Waves…

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Beijing wants more openness and less China bashing from Europe: envoy

BERLIN, Sept 29 (Reuters) - China's ambassador to Germany called for Europe to be more open to Chinese investment, urging deeper cooperation in areas such as electric cars and 5G…

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China says aim of its drills near Taiwan is to combat ‘arrogance’ of separatists

BEIJING, Sept 27 (Reuters) - China's recent drills near Taiwan are aimed at combating the "arrogance" of separatist forces, the Chinese government said on Wednesday, after Taipei reported a rise…

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EPA’s Eye In The Sky: Shanghai, China

An aerial photo shows Luijazui, the main financial district, in Shanghai, China. Photo: EPA-EFE/ALEX PLAVEVSKI

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China could do ‘a lot’ to reduce EU perception of risk – EU trade chief

The European Union has no intention of cutting ties with China even as the bloc takes steps to lower economic dependencies and de-risk, but China "could do a lot" to help reduce the perception…

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China climate envoy says phasing out fossil fuels ‘unrealistic’

By David Stanway SINGAPORE, (Reuters) - The complete phasing-out of fossil fuels is not realistic, China's top climate official said, adding that these climate-warming fuels must continue to play a…

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China, Malta to work together to promote China-EU ties; China’s Wang Yi heads to Russia

BEIJING, Sept 18 (Reuters) - China and Malta have agreed to work together to promote China-European Union cooperation, Chinese state media said on Monday. China hopes Malta would continue to…

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WHO chief pushes China for ‘full access’ to determine COVID’s origins – FT

Sept 17 (Reuters) - The chief of the World Health Organization urged Beijing to offer more information on the origins of COVID-19 and is ready to send a second team…

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China to manage monkeypox as disease on par with COVID-19

BEIJING, Sept 15 (Reuters) - China plans to manage monkeypox in the same way it handles infectious diseases such as COVID-19 starting from Sept. 20, health authorities said on Friday,…

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UPDATED: China defence minister under investigation, being removed from post

By Yew Lun Tian and Yukiko Toyoda BEIJING/TOKYO, Sept 15 (Reuters) - Suspicion over the unexplained weeks-long absence of Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu deepened on Friday, as some media…

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China says it has not banned purchase, use of foreign phone brands

BEIJING, Sept 13 (Reuters) - China has not issued a ban on the purchase and use of foreign phone brands, the Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday, in response to…

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China confirms Papal envoy’s visit for Ukraine talks

The Chinese foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Papal envoy Cardinal Matteo Zuppi will visit China for talks on resolving the conflict in Ukraine, despite the lack of formal bilateral…

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UK PM Sunak raises concern over interference in UK democracy with China’s Li

Sept 10 (Reuters) - Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he had raised his concern over any Chinese interference in Britain's parliamentary democracy during a meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang at a G20 summit in India, after the…

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G20: Xi Jinping’s snub of summit the latest in escalation of ambition between two assertive powers

It might be tempting to connect Xi Jinping’s refusal to attend the G20 summit in India with continuing border tensions. These reached a peak recently when China released an “official…

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Hong Kong’s heaviest rain in at least 140 years floods city streets, metro

By Tyrone Siu and Farah Master HONG KONG, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Torrential rain deluged Hong Kong on Friday leading to widespread flooding across the densely packed city, submerging streets,…

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China says 90 countries have confirmed attendance for Belt and Road Initiative

BEIJING, Sept 7 (Reuters) - China said on Thursday that 90 countries have confirmed attendance for its Belt and Road Initiative conference being held in October, The third Belt and…

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China wants to ban clothes that ‘hurt nation’s feelings’

A draft law banning speech and dressing "detrimental to the spirit of Chinese people" has sparked debate in China. If the law comes into force, people found guilty could be…

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China bans govt officials from using iPhone for work -WSJ

Sept 6 (Reuters) - China has ordered officials at central government agencies not to use Apple's iPhones and other foreign-branded devices for work or bring them into the office, the…

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China to launch new $40 billion state fund to boost chip industry, sources say

China is set to launch a new state-backed investment fund that aims to raise about $40 billion for its semiconductor sector, two people familiar with the matter said, as the…

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Hundreds of flights cancelled in Hong Kong, China’s Guangdong as Typhoon Saola nears

HONG KONG, Sept 1 (Reuters) - Hundreds of flights were cancelled in China's Guangdong province and Hong Kong as Super Typhoon Saola moved closer to the mainland on Friday, forcing…

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Super typhoon heads towards Hong Kong, China issues highest warning

BEIJING/ HONG KONG Aug 31 (Reuters) - China issued its highest typhoon warning on Thursday as Super Typhoon Saola, packing winds of more than 200 kph (125 mph), headed towards…

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China, Britain make tentative steps to repair ties

UK foreign secretary Cleverly visits Beijing First visit by senior UK minister in five years China's Wang says both should move forward with 'respect' Cleverly says important to maintain lines…

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China extends tax breaks for foreign workers until 2027

China will extend preferential tax policies for foreign nationals working in the country through to the end of 2027, the finance ministry said on Tuesday, in a boon to foreign firms struggling to…

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Taiwan warns of ‘sharp increase’ in tensions as Chinese planes cross median line

Taiwan's defence ministry warned on Tuesday of a possible "sharp increase" in military tensions after reporting renewed Chinese military activity including fighter jets crossing the sensitive median line of the…

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Saudi Arabia considers Chinese bid for nuclear plant -WSJ

Saudi Arabia is considering a Chinese bid to build it a nuclear power plant, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, a decision that could derail U.S. plans in the…

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Taiwan reports renewed Chinese military activity, planes in ‘response’ zone

Taiwan's defence ministry reported renewed Chinese military activity around the island on Friday, including 13 aircraft entering Taiwan's "response" zone and five ships carrying out combat readiness patrols. China, which…

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China condemns release of Fukushima water into the Pacific Ocean

China again voiced strong opposition and condemned Japan's decision to start releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear plant into the Pacific Ocean, the Chinese foreign ministry said on…

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