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Chinese fret over elderly as WHO warns of holiday COVID surge

People in China worried on Thursday about spreading COVID-19 to aged relatives as they planned returns to their home towns for holidays that the World Health Organization warns could inflame a raging outbreak.

Reuters

Australia’s credibility on human rights blighted by laws targeting climate protesters and jailing children, report says

Human Rights Watch calls on government to address its own ‘alarming deficiencies’, including detention of children under 14 and treatment of asylum seekers

The Guardian - AU

Australia's human rights credibility undermined by domestic record, new report finds

Human Rights Watch highlights more Indigenous Australians died in custody last year than in 2021, and that new laws targeting climate protesters resulted in harsher penalties against activists.

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'Abundance of caution' over China and COVID a wise route for Australia

Australia's PCR test on travellers from China has sparked controversy. Is it warranted?

Newcastle Herald

Trump accused of having ‘racist obsession’ with Elaine Chao after repeatedly posting offensive nickname

Ms Chao, who was born in Taiwan, served as former president’s transportation secretary

The Independent UK

China’s 2022 New-Energy Vehicle Shipments Nearly Double

BYD, SAIC-GM-Wuling and Tesla lead surge to 6.5 million shipments of electric and hybrid autos, accounting for 27.6% of industry

Caixin Global

China tour packages record 20% price hike

Tour packages to Thailand for Chinese visitors surged in price by 20% because of few tours and high demand, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT).

Bangkok Post

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Can China save its economic miracle now?

China's recent decision to abandon its strict zero-Covid policy has led many to believe that its economy will bounce back. The Economist Intelligence Unit, for example, has revised its forecast for Chinese GDP growth in 2023 upward, to 5.2%. But growth recovery is not automatic, and China must contend with…

Bangkok Post

Signs of economic slowdown alarming

The Thai government, businesses, and citizens are cherishing the news of returning Chinese tourists with the first group of 286 passengers who arrived on Monday. The Tourism Authority of Thailand estimates that 5 million Chinese tourists will visit our country this year, bringing with them 250 billion baht in spending…

Bangkok Post

UK, Japan defense pact allows two-way military deployments

The United Kingdom and Japan will allow military forces to be deployed to one another’s territory, as Tokyo expands bilateral cooperation with other U.S. allies amid concerns about China’s rise.

Tribune News Service

China's authorities are quietly rounding up people who protested against COVID rules

Residents held vigils to commemorate people who have died in lockdown. Several have been arrested.

WEKU

China’s Banks Need to ‘Lean Forward’ in Backing Builders, Regulators Say

Central bank and banking regulatory commission emphasize helping property sector in meeting with financial institutions to outline policy priorities

Caixin Global

Top international news of the day

Travelers stand in the departures hall of Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport in New York, Wednesday. A computer outage at the Federal Aviation Administration brought flights to a standstill across the US, with thousands of delays quickly cascading through the system at airports nationwide.

The Times of India

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese keen to strengthen ties in first visit to Papua New Guinea

Anthony Albanese will touch down in Papua New Guinea's capital today; the first Australian prime minister to visit the country in more than four years.

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Volkswagen ID.7 To Be Produced In China By Two Joint Ventures

The Volkswagen ID.7 will be a global electric sedan available on three continents - Europe, North America and Asia, with multiple production sites.

Reuters

WHO working with China on Lunar New Year COVID risks

The World Health Organization said it is working with China to manage the risks of COVID-19 surging again as people travel for Lunar New Year celebrations but the country's response continues to be challenged by a lack of data.

The Guardian - AU

China re-emerges on to tennis landscape in time for Australian Open

Despite a three-year absence of top-tier tournaments, appetite for the game remains strong with China’s men on the rise

Tribune News Service

Congress tightens screws on Chinese tech purchases, collaboration

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers added new restrictions and limitations late last year on Chinese entities trying to buy U.S. high-tech companies as well as a ban on collaboration between American and Chinese government agencies in several technology sectors.

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InsideEVs

Tesla Will Not Compensate Protesters In China After EV Price Cuts

Tesla owners have been taking to the EV maker's stores in China to protest recent price cuts. However, Tesla has made it clear that it will not compensate them.

Bangkok Post

China: ‘Not necessary’ to dwell on Covid deaths

BEIJING: Chinese health officials said on Wednesday it was “not necessary” to dwell on the exact number of Covid deaths in the country, days after the World Health Organization criticised authorities’ approach to tallying the surge in cases there.

InsideEVs

China: Media Reports 30,000 Tesla Orders In 3 Days After Price Cuts

The recent price reduction of all versions of the Made-in-China Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y in China might have a very big impact on the company's sales results.

Reuters

Africa should not be arena for international competition, says Chinese foreign minister

Africa should not be an arena for competition between world powers, China's Foreign Minister Qin Gang said on Wednesday, opening a new headquarters for a pan-African health body at the start of five-country Africa tour.

The Independent UK

UK, Japan sign defense deal amid rising concern about China

The leaders of Britain and Japan are signing a defense agreement that could see troops deployed to each others’ countries

The Independent UK

China preparing to expand airline service to United States

Chinese state TV says Beijing is preparing to allow airlines to fly more routes between China and the United States following the end of anti-virus travel restrictions

Reuters

Countries ponder wider wastewater testing amid hope airports offer China COVID-19 clues

An international meeting this week will discuss setting up a global system of wastewater monitoring for COVID-19, including at airports, after several countries said they would start tests on flights coming from China.

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