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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

Asia's tourist hotspots prepare for boom as China relaxes COVID rules

Asian countries are bracing for an influx of Chinese tourists as COVID restrictions are dismantled, and while some are wary, operators in others are preparing packages such as hotpot buffets to cash in on the expected spike in travel.

Reuters

UK could force passengers from China to test negative for Covid before entering country

Officials are set to discuss later today whether they should follow the US and sanction new Covid-19 regulations on travellers from China amid a worrying new rise in cases

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Lack of info on China's COVID outbreak stirs global concerns

Moves by the U.S., Japan and others to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and the government may not inform the rest of the world quickly enough

The Independent UK

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

China's vast countryside in rush to bolster COVID defences

China's thinly resourced countryside is racing to beef up medical facilities before millions of factory workers return home for the Lunar New Year holiday next month from cities where COVID-19 is surging.

Reuters

Australia to extradite ex-US fighter pilot over China training

Former US pilot faces charges of conspiracy to export defence services to China over training of military pilots.

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Anthony Albanese says Australia is 'monitoring the situation' of China's COVID-19 outbreak as US imposes tests for travellers

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says Australia is making no change yet to its rules around allowing travellers from China into the country, despite measures by some countries, such as the US, to require mandatory COVID-19 tests for arriving visitors.

ABC News

Britain reviewing China arrivals policy after COVID surge - minister

Britain is reviewing whether to impose restrictions on people arriving from China after a surge in COVID infections there, but has no current plans to do so, officials said on Thursday.

Reuters

‘No plans’ for UK to introduce new Covid test rules for travellers from China

Several countries including US, Italy, Japan and South Korea are introducing mandatory testing with UK Government 'closely monitoring' the situation

Wales Online

CDC reinstates COVID-19 testing for flights from China

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will again require airline passengers traveling from China to show a negative COVID-19 test amid a surge in cases after mass protests prompted the Chinese government to relax some draconian containment measures.

Tribune News Service

No change for Chinese travellers, yet: PM

The government hasn't changed its travel advice for China and is monitoring the situation after a handful of countries imposed COVID-19 restrictions overnight.

AAP

Australia says no change to rules regarding travellers from China

Australia is making no change to its rules around allowing travellers from China into the country, despite measures by some countries to require mandatory COVID-19 tests, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday.

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.

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Al Jazeera

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.

AAP

Positive sign for China trade relationship

Trade Minister Don Farrell says there are positive signs in the Australia-China trade relationship and he's keen to meet with his counterpart for talks.

Evening Standard

US imposes Covid-19 travel restrictions on China following increase in cases

The US has announced new COVID-19 testing requirements for all travellers from China, joining other nations imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections.

WEKU

U.S. will require travelers from China to show negative COVID test before flight

In announcing the step, the CDC pointed to the surge in COVID-19 cases in China. The measure will go into effect on Jan. 5 for all passengers over the age of 2.

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Economic risks to watch out for in 2023

The world will end 2022 with big celebrations. Yet not because of robust economic growth, as growth this year is projected to be only 3.2% -- following the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) recent projections -- compared to 6.0% growth in 2021.

Bangkok Post

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

Analysts upbeat on outlook for Thai stocks

Analysts are bullish on the Thai stock market's prospects in 2023 after China announced the country's reopening in January, while cryptocurrency is likely to remain volatile in the first six months, perhaps improving in the latter half when inflation eases.

The Independent UK

US imposes Covid-19 testing requirement on travellers arriving from China

Passengers arriving in the US from China will have to show a negative Covid test no more than two days before flying

Caixin Global

China Drops Covid Curbs on International Flights

Civil aviation regulator confirms government plan to scrap all pandemic limits as of Jan. 8, including quarantines, testing and capacity caps

Daily Mirror

US announces strict Covid rules on travel after surge in infections in China

From January 5, all travellers to the US from China will be required to take a Covid-19 test no more than two days before travel and provide a negative test before boarding their flight

Axios

U.S. to require travelers from China to show negative COVID-19 test before flight

The United States will require travelers from China to receive a negative COVID-19 test result before reaching the country.

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