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How worried should we be about China's mysterious 'pneumonia' surge?

Sharp rise in hospital admissions among children has been attributed to flu and other 'known' viruses - but experts say more information is needed

Evening Standard

Families Of Malaysia Airlines Plane Crash Victims Call For New Search

Relatives of dozens of Chinese passengers who died when a Malaysia Airlines plane disappeared almost 10 years ago called Monday for a new investigation, as a Beijing court began hearing their fresh appeal for compensation.

International Business Times

Beijing court begins hearings for Chinese relatives of people on Malaysia Airlines plane

A Beijing court is holding compensation hearings for Chinese relatives of people who died on a Malaysia Airlines plane that disappeared in 2014 on a flight to Beijing

The Independent UK

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Artist Zeng Fanzhi depicts 'zero-COVID' after a lifetime of service to the Chinese state

A year after protests pushed Beijing to end its strict “zero-COVID” controls, retired architect Zeng Fanzhi is on the road, displaying stark portraits of life under the policy

The Independent UK

France counting on 'joint efforts' with China to resolve Gaza, Ukraine conflicts

France's top diplomat called on Beijing Friday to be vigilant against China providing any direct or indirect support to Russia in its war on Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

What We Know So Far About Surging Respiratory Illnesses In China

Cases of respiratory illnesses have been surging in northern China, particularly among children, sparking speculation online of a new pandemic threat four years after Covid-19 first emerged in the country.

International Business Times

SNP MP criticises Angus Robertson's 'out of step' visit to China

AN SNP MP has criticised a visit to China undertaken by External Affairs Secretary Angus Robertson, stressing it was "out of step with…

The National (Scotland)

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China Adds Six Countries to 15-Day Visa-Free Program

Beijing plans to include France, Germany, Italy, Malaysia, the Netherlands, and Spain in the program on a one-year trial basis

Caixin Global

China's real estate crisis has helped punch a $37 billion hole in the balance sheet of one of the country's largest shadow banks

But be wary of a hard landing narrative, warns one economist, as the risk of contagion pushes Beijing to offer stronger support for real estate.

Fortune

Presidential elections: Setback for China as Taiwan opposition splits in dramatic feud

In a significant turn of events that could reshape Taiwan's political landscape, the island's opposition parties, traditionally favoring closer ties with China, have experienced a dramatic split. This development, unfolding before the next year's crucial presidential election, may inadvertently ease the path for the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) to…

The Times of India

China claims 'no new or unusual' virus behind surge in child pneumonia

WHO had asked Beijing for further data after hospitals became 'overwhelmed' with sick children

Evening Standard

Shanghai Composite Index Fell 0.68% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.94%

Caixin Global

Pro-Palestine or a trend? China’s stance on Israel-Hamas war splits opinion

Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an end to the ‘collective punishment’ of Palestinians.

Al Jazeera

Cabinet Vows Support to SMEs Traded on Beijing Bourse

State Council urges banks to boost lending to small and medium-sized businesses; cabinet aims to promote Beijing financial services, business on Beijing stock exchange

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The Guardian - UK

Chinese shadow bank admits £30bn shortfall after ‘management ran wild’

Zhongzhi, a wealth manager with links to China’s ailing property market, says it is ‘severely insolvent’

Al Jazeera

What is the mysterious pneumonia outbreak in China?

The WHO has asked China for more information on the undiagnosed respiratory illness that has spiked since October 2023

Fortune

Taiwan's opposition spent an hour publicly arguing over who will run for president. They can't decide—and the deadline to register is in under 24 hours

Candidates for Taiwan's presidential election on Jan. 13 differ on a key question: How should the self-governing island deal with mainland China?

The Guardian - UK

Taiwan poll shows dip in US trust amid growing concern over China

Survey two months before presidential election reveals more than 80% of people think threat from Beijing has worsened

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Al Jazeera

What’s behind the Arab-Islamic ministerial tour of UNSC states?

By starting in China, the committee may be trying to gather global support to present to nations so far backing Israel.

The Hindu

WHO asks China for more data on respiratory illnesses outbreak

The WHO has asked China for more data on respiratory illnesses spreading in the north of the country

Al Jazeera

China tells WHO no ‘unusual or novel pathogens’ in pneumonia outbreak

Reports that children’s hospitals in Beijing, Liaoning and other cities are ‘overwhelmed with sick children’.

Evening Standard

Mysterious pneumonia outbreak leaves China's hospitals 'overwhelmed with sick children'

Alert issued to global scientists as infection tears through schools in Beijing and Liaoning province

The Guardian - UK

Xi critic who fled 300km on jetski to South Korea will die if sent back to China, says father

Fears South Korean court will impose harsh penalty on Kwon Pyong to appease Beijing as trial set to begin

The Guardian - AU

Fiji may partner with China to upgrade ports and shipyards, PM Rabuka says

Fijian leader ‘anticipates collaboration’ with Beijing on projects amid rising concern over China’s ambitions in Pacific

Radio France Internationale

France warns China against military cooperation with Russia, North Korea

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his "deep concern" to Chinese leader Xi Jinping about military cooperation between Russia and North Korea during a phone conversation, while also calling on Beijing to make a "significant contribution" to humanitarian aid provided by the United Nations to Palestinian civilians.

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