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China’s economy is roaring back, a year after coronavirus shutdown
The rebound is outpacing Western nations, despite vaccine challenges and U.S. sanctions.
- Apr 15, 2021
Taiwan’s worst train crash in decades leaves at least 50 dead, dozens injured
The crash happened near Taroko Gorge, a popular tourist destination on the island’s east coast.
- Apr 2, 2021
Beijing pushes back at criticism of WHO coronavirus origin report, insists China shared data
The head of the Chinese part of the WHO team said it was premature to discuss follow-up visits from international investigators.
- Mar 31, 2021
China cuts number of elected legislators in Hong Kong, delays election
The sweeping move is the latest erosion of democratic institutions in the Chinese city.
- Mar 30, 2021
China’s propaganda machine kicks into high gear over Xinjiang criticism
Beijing unleashes boycotts, threats of lawsuits and travel bans in its pushback against U.S. sanctions on Xinjiang cotton.
- Mar 29, 2021
China’s state media outlets call for boycott of H&M for avoiding Xinjiang cotton
Nike and other brands are also under attack for complying with U.S. sanctions on Xinjiang.
- Mar 24, 2021
China’s vaccine diplomacy stumbles as clinical trial data remains absent
Singapore regulators have demanded more information before greenlighting Sinovac doses for rollout.
- Mar 23, 2021
China scrubs evidence of Xinjiang clampdown amid ‘genocide’ debate
Border closures, journalist expulsions and other steps have hobbled global efforts to determine current conditions in the region.
- Mar 17, 2021
China and Russia to open moon base, expanding space cooperation
Beijing has rapidly grown its capabilities beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.
- Mar 10, 2021
Academic faces Chinese lawsuit for exposing human rights abuses in Xinjiang
Adrian Zenz, a prominent researcher, says the action shows U.S. sanctions over forced labor are having a significant economic effect.
- Mar 10, 2021