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China’s botched Covid-19 controls are becoming public anger flashpoints as health duties for local governments become politicised, experts say.
China’s botched Covid-19 controls are becoming public anger flashpoints as health duties for local governments become politicised, experts say.
A proposal from deputies to China’s top legislature to eradicate mosquitoes in China will not fly, experts say, calling it technically impossible.
A proposal from deputies to China’s top legislature to eradicate mosquitoes in China will not fly, experts say, calling it technically impossible.
Party congress expected to celebrate last year’s declared success in lifting lowest incomes and turn focus to 2049 goal.
Party congress expected to celebrate last year’s declared success in lifting lowest incomes and turn focus to 2049 goal.
A Wuhan native knew her first trip home from Denmark since the pandemic began would be a nail-biting gamble. So far, it’s much worse than she feared.
A Wuhan native knew her first trip home from Denmark since the pandemic began would be a nail-biting gamble. So far, it’s much worse than she feared.
The Politburo Standing Committee is the party’s top decision-making body, but there are no written rules on how many members it can have. Analysts say its size is unlikely to change since Xi has cemented his power.
The Politburo Standing Committee is the party’s top decision-making body, but there are no written rules on how many members it can have. Analysts say its size is unlikely to change since Xi has cemented his power.
The report is ‘based on presumption of guilt, uses disinformation and lies fabricated by anti-China forces as its main sources’, says Chinese spokesman at the UN.
The report is ‘based on presumption of guilt, uses disinformation and lies fabricated by anti-China forces as its main sources’, says Chinese spokesman at the UN.
Youth unemployment rate rose from 15.3 per cent in January to 19.9 per cent in July as record 10 million university graduates entered the job market.
Youth unemployment rate rose from 15.3 per cent in January to 19.9 per cent in July as record 10 million university graduates entered the job market.
As extreme heat also sweeps across Europe and the US, scientists see proof of how climate change is making extreme weather the norm globally.
As extreme heat also sweeps across Europe and the US, scientists see proof of how climate change is making extreme weather the norm globally.
Visitors to some of the country’s most popular destinations have found themselves stranded at short notice – often because of a small handful of cases.
Visitors to some of the country’s most popular destinations have found themselves stranded at short notice – often because of a small handful of cases.
Beijing protests against the visit by the ministers and a donation by the Japanese leader.
Beijing protests against the visit by the ministers and a donation by the Japanese leader.
Public expectations of tough action from Beijing rose on the mainland in the run-up to the US House speaker’s visit.
Public expectations of tough action from Beijing rose on the mainland in the run-up to the US House speaker’s visit.
Top party theorist says political and ideological conflict with the West to persist.
Top party theorist says political and ideological conflict with the West to persist.
Advice on dressing like a government official or Communist Party cadre attracts millions of clicks.
Advice on dressing like a government official or Communist Party cadre attracts millions of clicks.
Country must protect lives at the temporary cost of lower growth, Xi says on trip to Wuhan.
Country must protect lives at the temporary cost of lower growth, Xi says on trip to Wuhan.
Lockdowns and unpredictable restrictions have led to soaring mental health problems in numbers which may exceed global averages.
Lockdowns and unpredictable restrictions have led to soaring mental health problems in numbers which may exceed global averages.
Some Hongkongers are trying their luck on the mainland and excited about the opportunities, but for others the idea of integration is ‘unconvincing’.
Some Hongkongers are trying their luck on the mainland and excited about the opportunities, but for others the idea of integration is ‘unconvincing’.
Demographer says the pandemic has exacerbated the population decline trend, with estimated 2 million people postponing or abandoning plans to have a baby.
Demographer says the pandemic has exacerbated the population decline trend, with estimated 2 million people postponing or abandoning plans to have a baby.
Exam authority College Board cites ‘scale and uncertainty of the situation in China’.
Exam authority College Board cites ‘scale and uncertainty of the situation in China’.
Chaoyang and Shunyi parklands are off limits until further notice as residents’ complaints mount.
Chaoyang and Shunyi parklands are off limits until further notice as residents’ complaints mount.
Wang Qishan will attend South Korean president-elect’s inauguration, signalling Beijing’s focus on ties with Seoul.
Wang Qishan will attend South Korean president-elect’s inauguration, signalling Beijing’s focus on ties with Seoul.
Beijing logged 72 local infections on Friday, with around 40 per cent of cases in this outbreak detected in Chaoyang district.
Beijing logged 72 local infections on Friday, with around 40 per cent of cases in this outbreak detected in Chaoyang district.
Dozens of subway stations closed in Beijing to try to stop surge in Omicron numbers.
Dozens of subway stations closed in Beijing to try to stop surge in Omicron numbers.
Across China’s commercial capital, residents suddenly did not know where their next meal was coming from when they were plunged into lockdown.
Across China’s commercial capital, residents suddenly did not know where their next meal was coming from when they were plunged into lockdown.
The transport ministry expects 100 million journeys over the five-day holiday – a 62 per cent fall on last year’s total.
The transport ministry expects 100 million journeys over the five-day holiday – a 62 per cent fall on last year’s total.
Opinions sought on eight issues, from governance to Chinese-style democracy, livelihoods and ecological progress.
Opinions sought on eight issues, from governance to Chinese-style democracy, livelihoods and ecological progress.
Chinese doctors raise doubts over the treatment’s effectiveness and question why millions of capsules were delivered to a city desperate for other supplies.
Chinese doctors raise doubts over the treatment’s effectiveness and question why millions of capsules were delivered to a city desperate for other supplies.
With jobs and economic data at stake months ahead of a key Communist Party congress, the impact, if any, on the stringent rules remains to be seen.
With jobs and economic data at stake months ahead of a key Communist Party congress, the impact, if any, on the stringent rules remains to be seen.
Chinese president also highlights maritime science and deep sea technology.
Chinese president also highlights maritime science and deep sea technology.
The municipal authorities have introduced their strictest measures since early 2020, including more curbs on arrivals and wider quarantine regulations.
The municipal authorities have introduced their strictest measures since early 2020, including more curbs on arrivals and wider quarantine regulations.
Millions are in lockdown and authorities are advising against unnecessary travel.
Millions are in lockdown and authorities are advising against unnecessary travel.