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The Criminal Court on Wednesday approved the extradition of a Malaysian businessman to China where he is wanted for operating a pyramid scheme and swindling people out of money.

Bangkok Post

Rush for bags and scarves helps Burberry offset China Covid slump

British luxury goods firm reports 1% increase in global sales in last quarter of 2022

The Guardian - UK

France's population grows slightly while China's population shrinks

Although the French population grew by 0,3 percent to over 68 million people in 2022, the national statistics agency says its the lowest number since 1946. Meanwhile, China, the world's most populous nation saw a significant drop in its population between 2021 and 2022.

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Why China's growth and population declines matter

The post-COVID world economy could be different from the one we've come to rely on.

Axios

China's Xi says COVID containment still under stress - state media

China's President Xi Jinping said the country's COVID-19 prevention and control is still going through a time of stress but the light is ahead, state media CCTV reported on Wednesday.

Reuters

Yellen plans first trip to China as Treasury secretary

The trip is the latest effort by both countries to improve relations and avoid misunderstandings.

Axios

Spain updates Covid vaccination and mask rules amid new virus strains and rising cases

Health experts in the Costa del Sol, Málaga, and Seville met to discuss the issue of rising cases and the threat of new strains after China reopened its borders

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Burberry boosts sales outside of mainland China, with Lola bags in demand

Burberry’s CEO says double-digit revenue growth outside of Mainland China offset the impact of Covid-19-related disruption there

Evening Standard

China’s football crisis: what happened next after Covid struck?

There are finally positive signs for the game, but only after three years that diminished the CSL from its global standing

The Guardian - UK

China lifts apparent ban on Marvel movies after four years with surprise Black Panther and Ant-Man release

Marvel films will be released in China in February

The Independent UK

Make it easier to raise children say many Chinese after population falls

If China wants to reverse a decline in population, more should be done to help families raise their children, according to Wei Chao, a 31-year-old mother of twin girls living in Shanghai, and many more parents interviewed by Reuters held the same view.

Reuters

Do we have China’s full Covid data? The WHO is pushing for more

The lack of transparency around the latest outbreak has heightened concern among global health officials that new variants could be spreading undetected, writes Adam Taylor

The Independent UK

Threats, advantages seen in China's shrinking population

For seven decades, China’s Communist Party has ruled the world’s most populous country

The Independent UK

Indians view US as biggest threat after China, survey shows

Indians view the U.S. as the biggest military threat after China and place greater blame on NATO and Washington than on Russian President Vladimir Putin for his war in Ukraine, according to a new survey.

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The Guardian - UK

China ends de facto ban on Marvel films after more than three years

Latest Black Panther and Ant-Man superhero flicks get February release in country famously controlling over Hollywood movies

Foreign Policy

Modi’s China Policy Is a Failure

The Indian government has tread carefully—and invited trouble.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Burberry’s Sales Growth Slows to 1% on China COVID Hit

British luxury brand Burberry's like-for-like sales growth slowed sharply to 1% in the quarter to end-December as COVID-19-related disruption in mainland China largely offset a stronger performance in Europe. Analysts were expecting a 2% rise, according to a company-supplied consensus. It had reported growth of 11% for the previous quarter.…

The Independent UK

Taiwan ruling party's new chair vows to safeguard democracy

The new head of Taiwan’s ruling party who described himself as pro-independence has vowed to uphold the self-ruled island’s democracy in face of China’s authoritarianism

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InsideEVs

Zeekr 009 MPV With 500+ Miles Of Range Enters Production In China

The Rolls-Royce-like Zeekr 009 all-electric people carrier has entered production with a massive 140-kWh battery pack that offers up to 510 miles of range on a single charge.

AAP

Trade, investment key to peaceful Pacific

Former foreign minister Julie Bishop has told an international forum Japan would have greater credibility as a regional leader if it reformed its own economy.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Oil Prices Extend Gains on Optimism Over China’s Recovery

Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending the previous session's gains, driven by optimism that the lifting of China's strict COVID-19 curbs will lead to a recovery in fuel demand in the world's top oil importer. Brent crude futures firmed 63 cents, or 0.73%, to $86.55 a barrel by 0401 GMT,…

Bangkok Post

Marvel movies return to China after 4-year break

BEIJING: Chinese film fans on Wednesday celebrated the return of Marvel movies to the country’s cinemas after an absence of nearly four years.

The Independent UK

Lunar New Year rush starts in China after virus rules lifted

Millions of Chinese are taking advantage of the lifting of COVID-19 restrictions to make an emotional journey back to their families for Lunar New Year holidays

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Ended Nearly Flat on Wednesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.09%

Reuters

'Say their names' - Families urge Blinken to use China trip to free U.S. detainees

Katherine Swidan, whose son Mark has been imprisoned in China for over 10 years, has not seen even a photograph of him over the last decade. The last time she heard his voice was in 2018.

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