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China’s Tianjin on partial lockdown after omicron found
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China’s Tianjin on partial lockdown after omicron found

BEIJING (AP) — The numbers are small, but the major port of Tianjin may be facing China’s first local outbreak…
Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions
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Hong Kong bans flights, imposes other COVID-19 restrictions

HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities announced a two-week ban on flights from the United States and seven other…
China reports major drop in virus cases in locked-down Xi’an
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China reports major drop in virus cases in locked-down Xi’an

BEIJING (AP) — China on Wednesday reported a major drop in local COVID-19 infections in the northern city of Xi’an,…
China denies US report it’s rapidly growing its nuclear arms
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China denies US report it’s rapidly growing its nuclear arms

BEIJING (AP) — A senior Chinese arms control official denied Tuesday that his government is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal,…
Conditions hard for 13 million under China virus lockdown
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Conditions hard for 13 million under China virus lockdown

Authorities in the northern Chinese city of Xi’an say they can provide food, health care and other necessities for the…
Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’
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Hong Kong leader says she cannot accept claims press freedom faces ‘extinction’

HONG KONG, Jan 4 (Reuters) – Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam said on Tuesday she could not accept suggestions that…
In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’
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In New Year’s speech, Taiwan president warns China against ‘military adventurism’

TAIPEI, Jan 1(Reuters) – Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen marked the new year with a message for China: military conflict is…
Chinese cities on COVID alert as New Year holiday looms
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Chinese cities on COVID alert as New Year holiday looms

BEIJING, Dec 31 (Reuters) – China is on high alert against COVID-19 as the New Year holiday looms, with the…
China pursues tech ‘self-reliance,’ fueling global unease
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China pursues tech ‘self-reliance,’ fueling global unease

BEIJING (AP) — To help make China a self-reliant “technology superpower,” the ruling Communist Party is pushing the world’s biggest…
China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence
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China warns of “drastic measures” if Taiwan provokes on independence

BEIJING, Dec 29 (Reuters) – China will take “drastic measures” if Taiwan makes moves towards independence, a Beijing official warned…
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