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Biden’s European trip will be heavy on displays of Western unity but could be light on actions to stop Putin’s Ukraine war
World
March 21, 2022
Biden’s European trip will be heavy on displays of Western unity but could be light on actions to stop Putin’s Ukraine war
(CNN) – President Joe Biden and his fellow world leaders hope to finalize and unveil a package of new measures…
China’s zero-Covid policy is showing signs of strain. But ditching it now could be a disaster
World
March 21, 2022
China’s zero-Covid policy is showing signs of strain. But ditching it now could be a disaster
Hong Kong (CNN) – For nearly two years, China’s daily Covid caseload rarely extended into triple digits, and often weeks…
A Chinese vlogger shared videos of war-torn Ukraine. He’s been labeled a national traitor
World
March 20, 2022
A Chinese vlogger shared videos of war-torn Ukraine. He’s been labeled a national traitor
(CNN) – Wang Jixian didn’t set out to become the Chinese voice of resistance in Ukraine. The 36-year-old resident of…
4 ways China is quietly making life harder for Russia
World
March 19, 2022
4 ways China is quietly making life harder for Russia
Hong Kong (CNN Business) – China is quietly distancing itself from Russia’s sanction-hit economy. The two states proclaimed last month…
Biden uses call with Xi to lay out consequences for China if it supports Russia attack on Ukraine
World
March 19, 2022
Biden uses call with Xi to lay out consequences for China if it supports Russia attack on Ukraine
(CNN) – President Joe Biden sought to use a 110-minute video call on Friday to dissuade his Chinese counterpart from…
US to detain goods from Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning over North Korean labor concerns
World
March 16, 2022
US to detain goods from Chinese sportswear giant Li-Ning over North Korean labor concerns
Hong Kong (CNN Business) – Li-Ning goods will be detained by US authorities after US Customs and Border Protection said…
In China, 37 million people are in Covid lockdown. Here’s what we know
World
March 15, 2022
In China, 37 million people are in Covid lockdown. Here’s what we know
(CNN) – Tens of millions of people are living under lockdown in China, as the country battles its worst Covid-19…
China has expressed some openness to providing military and financial aid to Russia, US cable suggests
World
March 15, 2022
China has expressed some openness to providing military and financial aid to Russia, US cable suggests
(CNN) – The US has information suggesting China has expressed some openness to providing Russia with requested military and financial…
US to warn China of dangers of Russian support at high-stakes Rome meeting
World
March 14, 2022
US to warn China of dangers of Russian support at high-stakes Rome meeting
Hong Kong (CNN) – American and Chinese officials will meet in Rome on Monday for talks that experts say could…
Two Americans, including one member of the ‘CITGO6,’ released from prison in Venezuela
World
March 10, 2022
Two Americans, including one member of the ‘CITGO6,’ released from prison in Venezuela
(CNN)At least one American member of the so-called CITGO 6 has been released from prison in Venezuela, a lawyer assisting several of…