The Latest Breaking News from China

Virus testing the new normal as China sticks to 'zero-COVID'

Thousands of COVID-19 testing booths have popped up on sidewalks across Beijing and other Chinese cities in the latest twist to the country’s “zero-COVID” strategy

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Shanghai to Lock Down and Test 2.7 Million as Covid Fears Linger

Shanghai will lock down a district of 2.7 million people on Saturday to conduct mass coronavirus testing, city authorities said, as the Chinese metropolis struggles to fully emerge from punishing curbs. The city eased many restrictions last week, after confining most of its 25 million residents to their homes since…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 9, 2022

Cutting tariffs on Chinese goods benefit China, U.S. and world: Chinese ministry

Removing all additional tariffs on Chinese goods would benefit China, the United States and the world, China's commerce ministry said on Thursday, after U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the Biden administration was looking to "reconfigure" tariffs.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

Disney's Shanghai Resort To Reopen Some Sections After 2-Month Shutdown

Amid the easing COVID-19 restrictions in China, Walt Disney Co's (NYSE: DIS) Disney Resort in Shanghai is set to reopen some retail and park areas from Friday.

Benzinga · Jun 9, 2022

IAEA Board Passes Resolution Chiding Iran on Uranium Trace

The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency that includes 35 members has made an overwhelming majority vote to criticize Iran for a lack of cooperation with the UN nuclear inspectorate. The resolution on Wednesday criticized Iran for failing to explain uranium traces found at three undeclared sites.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jun 9, 2022

Fury at UN human rights chief over ‘whitewash’ of Uyghur repression

Open letter signed by academics in wake of Michelle Bachelet’s China visit demands release of UN report on human rights abuses

The Guardian - AU · Jun 9, 2022

U.S. approves $120 million sale to maintain Taiwanese warships

The United States has approved a possible $120 million sale of parts to help Taiwan maintain its warships, which the island's defence ministry said would help ensure combat readiness in the face of China's "frequent activities" near the island.

Reuters · Jun 9, 2022

US and China set to clash over Ukraine, Taiwan at Asian security meeting

SINGAPORE: The United States and China are expected to use Asia's top security meeting this week to trade blows over everything from Taiwan's sovereignty to the war in Ukraine, although both sides have indicated a willingness to discuss managing differences.

Bangkok Post · Jun 9, 2022

10 killed, 3 missing in central China flooding

Chinese state media report at least 10 people have been killed and three are missing in flooding in the central province of Hunan

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

China's trade rebounds in May as anti-virus curbs ease

China’s trade growth rebounded in May after anti-virus restrictions that shut down Shanghai and other industrial centers began to ease

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022