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Philippines' Marcos seeks agreements in China amid tensions

The Philippines says President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hopes to sign a number of agreements during a visit to Beijing that comes amid ongoing territorial disputes in the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Global Alarm Grows over China's Covid Surge

The United States is the latest in a growing number of countries to impose restrictions on visitors from China after Beijing abruptly removed a major impediment to overseas travel despite surging Covid cases at home. Hospitals across China have been overwhelmed by an explosion of Covid cases following Beijing's decision…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Analysis-China's COVID policymaking under scrutiny as infections soar

After China scrapped three years of zero-COVID curbs in 30 days, setting off a massive wave of infections, Beijing's policymakers face an immense challenge to treat the sick and minimise deaths while winning back public trust dented by previous policies.

Reuters

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Factbox-UK, France add to COVID restrictions on Chinese travellers

Authorities around the world are imposing or considering curbs on travellers from China as COVID-19 cases in the country surge following its relaxation of "zero-COVID" rules.

Reuters

Govt girds for China visit influx

The government is gearing up to welcome Chinese tourists back after Beijing decided to lift travel curbs earlier than expected.

Bangkok Post

US to require negative COVID tests for travellers from China

Restrictions come in response to surge of infections across China after Beijing lifted strict policies to contain virus.

Al Jazeera

Beijing easing to foster Thai growth in 2023

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) expects Thailand's economic recovery to hit the fast track next year, driven by higher tourism revenue and exports following China's decision to reopen its borders from Jan 8.

Bangkok Post

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U.S. to impose mandatory COVID-19 tests for travelers from China

The United States will impose mandatory COVID-19 tests on travelers from China, U.S. health officials said on Wednesday, joining India, Italy, Japan and Taiwan in taking new measures after Beijing's decision to lift stringent zero-COVID policies.

Reuters

No plans for UK Covid restrictions on arrivals from China

US said to considering new controls after Beijing announced reopening of borders

The Independent UK

New chapter of U.S.- China competition

Both Washington and Beijing are trying to manage their superpower competition — and still come out on top.

Axios

What’s in Store for Emerging Asian Economies in 2023?

Many economies in the region could be in for a bumpy ride next year, but some may also be set to benefit as companies diversify investments from the Chinese market.

The News Lens

COVID pressures China's hospitals as countries mandate tests for travellers

Chinese hospitals and funeral homes were under intense pressure on Wednesday as a surging COVID-19 wave drained resources, while the scale of the outbreak and doubts over official data prompted some countries to enact new travel rules on Chinese visitors.

Reuters

U.S. weighs new COVID rules for travelers from China, U.S. officials say

The U.S. government may impose new COVID-19 measures on travelers to the United States from China over concerns about the "lack of transparent data" coming from Beijing, U.S. officials said on Tuesday.

Reuters

China’s $1.3 Trillion Housing Crackdown Leaves Few Winners

Even after the defaults and sales declines, prices remain high.

Businessweek

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Bangkok Post

Tourism stocks surge as China removes travel curbs

Thai tourism stocks soared yesterday on news that Beijing is lifting travel curbs earlier than expected, boosting hopes that Thailand's tourism sector, trade and spending would recover much faster than the previous forecast.

Bangkok Post

Chinese tourism influx raises fears

An overload of tourists and an overwhelmed Thai healthcare system are issues to monitor next year after China fully reopens, with up to 500,000 tourists projected to start travelling during Chinese New Year.

Tribune News Service

Taiwan extends mandatory military service amid China tension

Taiwan announced it is extending its compulsory military service to one year from the current four months, a signal to Beijing and Washington it is serious about defending itself.

Al Jazeera

As COVID-hit China opens up to travel, others secure their doors

Japan joined India Tuesday in imposing restrictions on Chinese visitors as Beijing relaxed its norms for travellers.

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Taiwan Extends Compulsory Military Service to 1 Year

Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to a year starting in 2024, President Tsai Ing-wen said Tuesday, as the self-ruled island faces China's military, diplomatic and trade pressure. Taiwan, which split from the mainland in 1949 during a civil war, is claimed by China. The decades-old…

Daily Mirror

Doctors struggling in fight against China Covid wave as people PAID to have vaccine

China abruptly dropped many of its pandemic restrictions earlier this month, sparking widespread outbreaks that have swamped A&Es and funeral homes

Reuters

No immediate surge of Chinese tourists expected after re-opening

China's relaxation of COVID-19 rules for international arrivals has raised hopes that its multi-billion dollar travel business will soon flourish again but countries longing for the return of Chinese tourists will likely face more of a wait.

France 24

Joy in China as mandatory Covid quarantine for inbound travellers set to end

In a snap move late Monday, China said from January 8 inbound travellers would no longer be required to quarantine on arrival in a further unwinding of hardline Covid-19 controls that had torpedoed the country's economy and sparked nationwide protests.

Tribune News Service

US blasts China’s military drills near Taiwan as ‘provocative’

The Biden administration criticized Beijing’s military drills near Taiwan this week as “provocative,” insisting it will continue helping the government in Taipei defend itself.

Reuters

Chinese make travel plans as Beijing dismantles zero-COVID rules

Chinese people, cut off from the rest of the world for three years by stringent COVID-19 curbs, flocked to travel sites on Tuesday ahead of borders reopening next month, even as rising infections strained the health system and roiled the economy.

France 24

Xi urges steps to 'protect' lives as China relaxes Covid rules

China said Monday it would scrap mandatory quarantine on arrival, further unwinding years of strict virus controls as the country battles a surge in cases.

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