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Born in China and raised in New Zealand, Linda joined the Post as a reporter in 2018. Previously, she freelanced for Chinese technology media site TechNode. She holds bachelor's degrees in arts and commerce from the University of Auckland, and has a master's in global business journalism from Tsinghua University.
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The authorities in Gansu have promised to investigate amid a growing outcry over the loss of the forest near the ancient Silk Road city of Dunhuang.
The authorities in Gansu have promised to investigate amid a growing outcry over the loss of the forest near the ancient Silk Road city of Dunhuang.
Hunt goes on for 10 people caught in blast on January 10 that happened just days after authorities claimed a victory in reducing workplace accidents and deaths.
Hunt goes on for 10 people caught in blast on January 10 that happened just days after authorities claimed a victory in reducing workplace accidents and deaths.
Fang Fang says her book was an attempt to share a truthful, personal account of events in the Chinese city where the coronavirus was first identified.
Fang Fang says her book was an attempt to share a truthful, personal account of events in the Chinese city where the coronavirus was first identified.
Residents complain amid echoes in Hebei of Wuhan last year, with students stranded in icy conditions and some people unable to get routine medical treatment.
Residents complain amid echoes in Hebei of Wuhan last year, with students stranded in icy conditions and some people unable to get routine medical treatment.
Products made in Tianjin had traces that authorities said may have come from Ukrainian milk powder, posing different questions to those for food that is cooked.
Products made in Tianjin had traces that authorities said may have come from Ukrainian milk powder, posing different questions to those for food that is cooked.
Chinese pundits and academics call Trump’s social media ban a cautionary tale as the country cracks down on Big Tech.
Chinese pundits and academics call Trump’s social media ban a cautionary tale as the country cracks down on Big Tech.
Activists fear for future as Chinese people increasingly find Western-style liberalism unconvincing, even irrelevant.
Activists fear for future as Chinese people increasingly find Western-style liberalism unconvincing, even irrelevant.
A former student leader draws parallels between the crackdown in 1989 and the storming of the US legislature.
A former student leader draws parallels between the crackdown in 1989 and the storming of the US legislature.
Health officials outline plans to ramp up national immunisation programme as Hebei province battles surge in cases.
Health officials outline plans to ramp up national immunisation programme as Hebei province battles surge in cases.
Foreign ministry says arrangements are still being discussed for team of international scientists to visit the country.
Foreign ministry says arrangements are still being discussed for team of international scientists to visit the country.
From a woman who donated sanitary products to female health care workers during the pandemic to a streaming host working to alleviate poverty, here are five Chinese KOLs using their fame for good.
From a woman who donated sanitary products to female health care workers during the pandemic to a streaming host working to alleviate poverty, here are five Chinese KOLs using their fame for good.
The appointment is the latest shift away from the long-standing policy of giving minority groups autonomy and comes as the party tightens its control
The appointment is the latest shift away from the long-standing policy of giving minority groups autonomy and comes as the party tightens its control
This year’s list of the most used new expressions in the country has been released – and many relate to the coronavirus pandemic or reflect the social inequality in China.
This year’s list of the most used new expressions in the country has been released – and many relate to the coronavirus pandemic or reflect the social inequality in China.
Revelation that names of activists were provided to China spurred a years-long legal fight which is not over yet.
Revelation that names of activists were provided to China spurred a years-long legal fight which is not over yet.
US$154 million in illicit funds seized during year-long investigation, supported by law enforcement agencies in 35 countries.
US$154 million in illicit funds seized during year-long investigation, supported by law enforcement agencies in 35 countries.
A pun on the words ‘Chinese’ and ‘knees’ angered many on social media and prompted calls for a boycott.
A pun on the words ‘Chinese’ and ‘knees’ angered many on social media and prompted calls for a boycott.
The Chinese economy is growing while everyone else is shrinking, with Beijing on track to displace Washington in Asia, he says.
The Chinese economy is growing while everyone else is shrinking, with Beijing on track to displace Washington in Asia, he says.
US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory committee will meet on December 10; BioNTech official says company is engaged with agencies in several countries and will be ready to roll out vaccine quickly after approvals.
US Food and Drug Administration’s vaccine advisory committee will meet on December 10; BioNTech official says company is engaged with agencies in several countries and will be ready to roll out vaccine quickly after approvals.
US CDC says blood samples taken in nine states before cases were reported in Wuhan tested positive for antibodies for the pathogen.
US CDC says blood samples taken in nine states before cases were reported in Wuhan tested positive for antibodies for the pathogen.
ASPI analyst says Global Times’ attempt to debunk report on the far western region amounts to ‘lies’.
ASPI analyst says Global Times’ attempt to debunk report on the far western region amounts to ‘lies’.
Social distancing and quarantine rules are affecting people’s mental health, but attempts to flout the rules risk spreading Covid-19.
Social distancing and quarantine rules are affecting people’s mental health, but attempts to flout the rules risk spreading Covid-19.
The WHO, an Italian study and a team from a medical journal are on trail of the source of the pathogen but there’s still no answer as to where it made the leap to humans.
The WHO, an Italian study and a team from a medical journal are on trail of the source of the pathogen but there’s still no answer as to where it made the leap to humans.
Rescue efforts continuing after fire engulfs several vehicles in the collision in foggy, icy conditions.
Rescue efforts continuing after fire engulfs several vehicles in the collision in foggy, icy conditions.
Island has once again been denied permission to take part in the World Health Assembly despite its exemplary handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Island has once again been denied permission to take part in the World Health Assembly despite its exemplary handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
China says it wants to be a leader in ecological governance, but has sided with Russia to block proposed protected areas in the Southern Ocean.
China says it wants to be a leader in ecological governance, but has sided with Russia to block proposed protected areas in the Southern Ocean.
Unverified stories linking Democrat Joe Biden’s son Hunter to China was part of an interference campaign, former Guo collaborator John Pan says.
Unverified stories linking Democrat Joe Biden’s son Hunter to China was part of an interference campaign, former Guo collaborator John Pan says.
Environmentalists hope Beijing will support largest conservation zone deal in history to protect Great Southern Ocean.
Environmentalists hope Beijing will support largest conservation zone deal in history to protect Great Southern Ocean.
Head of country’s vaccine task force says poor countries will be given financial help to buy drugs that will prove to be a ‘global public good’.
Head of country’s vaccine task force says poor countries will be given financial help to buy drugs that will prove to be a ‘global public good’.
Beijing will also ‘contribute to the accessibility and affordability of the vaccines in developing countries’, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says.
Beijing will also ‘contribute to the accessibility and affordability of the vaccines in developing countries’, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says.
Religious affairs administration releases new rules defining patriotic requirements for pilgrims.
Religious affairs administration releases new rules defining patriotic requirements for pilgrims.
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