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China's new foreign minister seeks better US ties

New Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang sought better Sino-U.S. ties in a phone conversation with Secretary of State Antony Blinken on New Year’s Day, according to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Beijing.

Tribune News Service

'Iconic' Edinburgh Zoo pandas set to return to China

TWO pandas who “just don’t get on” will return to China after they failed to reproduce while at Edinburgh zoo, a “hugely" disappointed…

The National (Scotland)

Tesla Starts 2023 With Multiple "New Year" Incentives In China

There was a question of whether Tesla's long list of incentives would only apply to the end of 2022. Now, the EV brand is offering more deals in China for 2023.

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‘Paper unions’ letting down China’s internal migrant workers

Although trade unions are widespread in China, conditions for rural-to-urban migrant workers haven’t improved as fast as they have for local urban employees, says Jason Hung.

Newsroom.co.nz

Budget, recession, elections: 10 factors that may influence stock markets in 2023

NEW DELHI: After a yearly gain of 4.4%, investors of benchmark BSE sensex are now looking forward to a fresh beginning in 2023.

The Times of India

China: Plug-In Car Sales Increased By 50% In November 2022

The overall car sales in China decreased in November, but the plug-in electric car market does not stop growing, not even for a while.

InsideEVs

Which countries have placed COVID curbs on travellers from China?

Governments cite lack of information from Beijing on variants as they express concerns over a new wave of infections.

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Third of global economy to be in recession in 2023, IMF chief warns

A THIRD of the world economy will be in recession in 2023, the head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Karnataka makes 7-day quarantine essential for travellers from these countries

As per a latest development, the Karnataka state government has now made home quarantine mandatory for seven days for passengers arriving at the Bengaluru airport from six countries, China, Thailand, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. This move comes in the wake of rising COVID cases in other countries.…

The Times of India

Chinese Protesters Use Their Bodies as Weapons Against the State

Standing with blank pages in hand, the protesters' goal is to make manifest the implied violence that authoritarian states use to keep order.

Reason

Hong Kong's actual Covid count could be up to 200,000 daily

Coronavirus: Hong Kong's actual Covid count could be up to 200,000 daily, HKU expert says while arguing risks from reopening border with mainland China are small.

Bangkok Post

Qatar to Require All Travelers from China to Have a COVID Test

Qatar will from Tuesday require travelers arriving from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours of departure, Qatar's state news agency QNA said on Monday. The testing requirement is imposed on all travelers regardless of vaccination status, the agency added.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Qatar to require all travelers from China to have a COVID test -QNA

Qatar will from Tuesday require travelers arriving from China to provide a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 48 hours of departure, Qatar's state news agency QNA said on Monday.

Reuters

Japan says it scrambled jets to monitor Chinese aircraft carrier operations

Japan said on Monday it scrambled jet fighters and dispatched aircraft and warships over the past two weeks to keep tabs on China's Liaoning aircraft carrier and five warships that conducted naval manoeuvres and flight operations in the Pacific.

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Some in China Return to Regular Activity after COVID Infections

Some people in China's key cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan braved the cold and a spike in COVID-19 infections to return to regular activity on Monday, confident of a boost to the economy as more recover from infections. Among those who gathered to sled or ice skate on a…

ABC News

Tourism operators unfazed by new COVID-19 testing requirements for Chinese visitors

Chinese visitors were "incredibly important" to Australia's pre-pandemic tourism industry. But with visitation numbers from China yet to bounce back, operators say they have pivoted to new markets.

The Independent UK

What is XBB Covid? The new Omicron variant that has led to surge in cases

New Covid variants are sparking fresh health concerns as Omicron relatives XBB and XBB.1.5 have seen a surge in cases in countries worldwide.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Blinken Discusses US-China Ties in Call with New Foreign Minister Qin

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he spoke on Sunday with incoming Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, appointed last week to the post following his role as ambassador to the United States. On Twitter, Blinken said he discussed the US-China relationship and efforts to maintain open lines of communication…

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The Independent UK

Trump news - latest: Jan 6 committee releases texts from Hope Hicks in massive new trove of records

In recent weeks, Donald Trump’s tax returns have been published and the House select committee investigating January 6 released its report

Reuters

Some in China return to regular activity after COVID infections

Some people in the Chinese cities of Beijing, Shanghai and Wuhan braved the cold and a rise in COVID-19 infections to return to regular activity on Monday, raising the prospect of a boost to the economy as more recover from infections.

AAP

Economy at risk from China's COVID wave

The treasurer says China's COVID-19 outbreak will weigh on Australian businesses, which rely on the country's customers and suppliers.

Tribune News Service

Xi warns of tough COVID fight, acknowledges divisions in China

Chinese President Xi Jinping said tough challenges remain in China’s fight against COVID-19 and acknowledged divisions in society that led to rare spontaneous protests, after weeks of silence on a virus policy pivot that’s infected hundreds of millions and delivered a severe blow to economic activity.

Al Jazeera

2023 to be tougher for global economy than 2022, IMF chief says

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says one-third of world’s economies expected to be in recession this year.

The Independent UK

Macao eases COVID rules but tourism, casinos yet to rebound

Gambling haven Macao’s relaxation of border restrictions after China rolled back its “zero-COVID” strategy is widely expected to boost its tourism-driven economy

The Independent UK

Covid: How news of ‘mystery illness’ in Wuhan first broke three years ago

Experts suspected a link to city’s seafood market

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