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China’s heavy rain and floods rekindle clamor for ‘sponge cities’China’s heavy rain and floods rekindle clamor for ‘sponge cities’

China’s heavy rain and floods rekindle clamor for ‘sponge cities’

BEIJING: Since the weekend, heavy rains have pounded more than ten cities in Shandong Province, flooding streets, delaying traffic, and…

June 28, 2022
North Korea halts imports of COVID-19 containment equipment from ChinaNorth Korea halts imports of COVID-19 containment equipment from China

North Korea halts imports of COVID-19 containment equipment from China

BEIJING: After purchasing face masks and ventilators from China in prior months, North Korea unexpectedly ceased importing COVID-19 prevention and…

June 21, 2022
China names a new leader for Hong Kong’s cabinetChina names a new leader for Hong Kong’s cabinet

China names a new leader for Hong Kong’s cabinet

HONG KONG: On Sunday, China presented new senior officials in Hong Kong under incoming leader John Lee, who promised to…

June 20, 2022
‘Fujian,’ China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, is launched‘Fujian,’ China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, is launched

‘Fujian,’ China’s third and most advanced aircraft carrier, is launched

SHANGHAI: China launched its third and most sophisticated aircraft carrier on Friday from Shanghai's Jiangnan Shipyard, using a new launch…

June 17, 2022
Are We Really Neutral to China, asks Singapore and MalaysiaAre We Really Neutral to China, asks Singapore and Malaysia

Are We Really Neutral to China, asks Singapore and Malaysia

ASEAN - Singapore hosts Shangri-La Dialog, an annual rally of senior defense officers across Asia and beyond.  This dialogue, the…

June 17, 2022
China’s Friendship With Russia Grows, Vowing Its SupportChina’s Friendship With Russia Grows, Vowing Its Support

China’s Friendship With Russia Grows, Vowing Its Support

Beijing - On Wednesday, June 15, President Xi Jinping assured Vladimir Putin of China's support for Russian "sovereignty and security."…

June 17, 2022
Beijing resumes work, Shanghai nears end Covid LockdownBeijing resumes work, Shanghai nears end Covid Lockdown

Beijing resumes work, Shanghai nears end Covid Lockdown

China - Today, Beijing's streets were bustling as people in two districts were permitted to come back to work, while…

May 30, 2022
Nearly 100 million Chinese get Covid-tested every two daysNearly 100 million Chinese get Covid-tested every two days

Nearly 100 million Chinese get Covid-tested every two days

China - The Chinese province of Henan has required its roughly 100 million residents to undergo a Covid test every…

May 24, 2022
UN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on MondayUN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on Monday

UN rights chief launches major trip to China starting on Monday

Asean - The UN rights chief will go to China's Xinjiang province next week for a visit that will be…

May 21, 2022
China has withdrawn from hosting the Asian Cup in 2023 due to Covid-19China has withdrawn from hosting the Asian Cup in 2023 due to Covid-19

China has withdrawn from hosting the Asian Cup in 2023 due to Covid-19

China - Officials in the sport of football said on Saturday that China has withdrawn from bidding to host the…

May 16, 2022