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Xi to Visit Saudi Arabia to Boost Relations in the Middle East

The president will attend the first China-Arab States Summit and a meeting of the China-Gulf Cooperation Council during the four-day trip

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China Announces Nationwide Loosening of Covid Restrictions

China announced Wednesday a nationwide loosening of Covid restrictions following protests against the hardline strategy that grew into calls for greater political freedoms. Under the new guidelines, some asymptomatic and mild cases of Covid-19 can now quarantine at home, ending a requirement that all positive cases be isolated in centralized…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China to ease quarantine, testing in nationwide loosening of Covid restrictions

China announced Wednesday a nationwide loosening of Covid-19 restrictions following protests against the hardline strategy that grew into calls for greater political freedoms.

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China announces roll-back of strict anti-COVID-19 measures

In a sharp reversal, China has announced a series of measures rolling back some of the most draconian anti-COVID-19 restrictions

The Independent UK

China announces nationwide loosening of Covid restrictions

BEIJING: China on Wednesday announced a broad loosening of Covid restrictions, saying some positive cases can now quarantine at home and scaling down mandatory PCR testing requirements.

The Times of India

At Invitation of King Salman, Chinese President to Kick off Visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday

Chinese President Xi Jinping will kick off an official three-day visit to Saudi Arabia on Thursday at the invitation of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. The visit will boost the historic ties and strategic partnership between their countries. King Salman and Xi will preside over…

Asharq Al-Awsat

China eases COVID quarantine rules in major policy adjustment

China's national health authority said on Wednesday that asymptomatic COVID-19 cases and people with mild symptoms can quarantine at home, in the strongest sign yet that China is preparing its people to live with the disease.

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China’s trade plunges to lowest level since 2020 amid COVID curbs

Imports fell 10.6 percent in November while exports dropped 8.7 percent, according to customs data.

Al Jazeera

Researchers find elusive European parent of lager yeast in Ireland

Brewing is one of the oldest human industries, and scientists have uncovered evidence of fermented beverages from China from at least 7,000 years ago.

The Independent UK

US to send more troops to Australia, invite Japan to joint drills

US to increase rotational presence of air, land and sea forces in Australia amid shared concerns over China.

Al Jazeera

Overall Defense Concept Reshapes Taiwan’s Views on Defense Against China

The Overall Defense Concept, a proposal by Taiwanese admiral Lee Hsi-ming, may be what Taiwan needs to prevent China from taking over its shores.

The News Lens

China November trade sinks under virus pressure, rate hikes

China’s imports and exports shrank in November as global demand weakened and anti-virus controls weighed on the second-largest economy

The Independent UK

'We're going to be free': Chinese cheer as COVID curbs are loosened

China on Wednesday announced the most sweeping changes to its resolute anti-COVID regime since the pandemic began three years ago, loosening rules that curbed the spread of the virus but sparked protests and hobbled the world's second-largest economy.

Reuters

US approves $425 million in arms sales to Taiwan

The Biden administration has signed off on two new significant arms sales to Taiwan in approvals that are sure to rankle China

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Reuters

U.S. to boost Taiwan's stretched air force with $428 million in spare parts

The U.S. State Department has approved the potential sale of $428 million in aircraft parts for Taiwan to help its air force, which is strained from repeatedly intercepting Chinese jets operating close to the island.

The Guardian - US

Saudi Arabia readies full state pageantry for Xi Jinping visit

Chinese president’s three-day trip to Riyadh will lead to a ‘strategic agreement’ between the authoritarian powers

The Independent UK

China's Xi visiting Saudi Arabia amid bid to boost economy

Chinese leader Xi Jinping is attending a pair of regional summits in Saudi Arabia amid efforts to kick-start economic growth weighed down by strict anti-COVID-19 measures

Reuters

China to optimise epidemic prevention and control next year -state media

China should optimise epidemic prevention and control measures next year as it seeks to better coordinate policies with economic and social development, state media reported on Wednesday, after a meeting of the Communist Party's politburo.

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China medical expert says COVID has mutated, should be renamed - state media

China should change its official name for COVID-19 to reflect the virus' mutation, and patients with light symptoms should be allowed to quarantine at home, a leading authority on traditional Chinese medicine was quoted as saying on Wednesday.

The Guardian - AU

US to increase rotation of forces to Australia, condemns China’s ‘dangerous and coercive actions’ in region

Defence secretary also pledges to help Australia acquire nuclear-powered submarines ‘as quickly as possible’ at annual high-level talks

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan foreign minister: China may scapegoat us over Covid protests

Joseph Wu backs Chinese protesters but says Beijing ‘might try to create external crisis to divert domestic attention’

The News Lens

China Begins to Revive Arctic Scientific Ground Projects After Setbacks

Arctic researchers say China recently has sent and announced plans to imminently send several people to its two most important scientific outposts in Norway and Iceland after lengthy absences of Chinese scientists from both sites.

Tribune News Service

Xi is expected in Riyadh as the Middle East looks beyond America

Two months after snubbing U.S. President Joe Biden’s pleas for oil, Saudi Arabia is rolling out the red carpet for his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

Reuters

President Xi Jinping to attend summits in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Dec 7-10

President Xi Jinping will attend the first China-Arab States Summit and the China-Gulf Cooperation Council Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia from Dec. 7-10, said Hua Chunying, spokesperson at the foreign ministry, in a statement on Wednesday.

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China lends billions to poor countries. Is that a burden ... or a blessing?

China doles out much cash for infrastructure. It must be repaid. Is that frustrating for recipients? A new survey has a surprising answer. But skeptics wonder: How honest were the participants?

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