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Covid 'costumes' and why the incredible is increasingly believable

Many far-fetched stories are emerging from China these days and if there's a connection to Covid-19, what may appear farcical can be believable. We take a look at one claim doing the rounds on social media about children allegedly wearing spacesuits in a bid to avoid contamination.

France 24

White House pushes back Pelosi China warning and says it ‘100% supports’ US athletes protesting at Olympics

Chinese authorities are known for their harsh tactics towards anyone protesting against their government

The Independent UK

Cummins To Take Full Control Of Former JV With Westport

Cummins Inc. (NYSE:CMI) has agreed to acquire the remaining stake in the former Cummins Westport Joint Venture from Westport Fuel Systems Inc. (NASDAQ:WPRT). Financial terms were not disclosed. CMI will operate the business as the sole owner. The Cummins Westport Inc. joint venture agreement terminated effective December 31, 2021. Cummins will also buy Westport’s interest…

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China's use of Uyghur with Olympic torch can't distract from abuses -White House

China's use of a Uyghur athlete to carry the Olympic torch cannot be a distraction from "the human rights abuses, the genocide" committed against the Uyghurs, White House spokesperson Jen Psaki said on Monday.

Reuters

U.S university reverses decision to remove Olympic protest posters

Chinese student association had said the posters were racist.

Axios

A self-reliant pharma industry

The production-linked incentive scheme needs to be modified in order to attract the industry

The Hindu

UK homes left in darkness after gigantic cargo ship stacked with containers docks

The MOL Treasure shipping container, which measures 400 metres in length, has arrived at the DP World Container Terminal at the Port of Southampton, bringing goods from China into the UK

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Where Australia's first international tourists will come from when borders reopen on February 21

Australia is preparing to welcome fully vaccinated international tourists once more in less than a fortnight, but where are the tourists likely to come from, and how easy will it be for them to return home?

ABC News

Team GB prove a hit with China in the Winter Olympic fashion stakes

Team GB’s Ben Sherman duffle coat and Chelsea boots from the opening ceremony are proving popular

The Guardian - UK

Video of Chinese mother chained by her neck sparks outrage

Chinese social media has blown up over a horrific video showing a mother of eight chained by her neck to the wall in a dirty home, apparently because of “mental issues”. Since the video first emerged on January 26, Chinese authorities have released few details on the woman’s fate.

France 24

Lata Mangeshkar, a window to India, mourned by fans in China

The voice of “Lataji” became a cultural bridge for many in China

The Hindu

Winter Olympics 2022 location and most spectacular scheduled events

Plenty of the events in the Winter Olympics may seem a little odd to UK viewers not used to winter sport. We have picked out three of the best for you to watch this week

Daily Mirror

How American singer, actor and civil rights activist Paul Robeson became a hero in China

Chinese broadcasters have aired shows featuring Paul Robeson (1898-1976), one of the most popular African American singers and actors of his era and a well-known civil rights activist, several times in recent years.

The Conversation

'Sportswashing' to the fore at Beijing Olympics

Human rights concerns have mixed uneasily with performances at the Winter Games, as NZ takes a pragmatic – or muddled – response.

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The Conversation

Russia and China's growing 'friendship' is more a public relations exercise than a new world order

Against the backdrop of a western diplomatic boycott of the Beijing Winter Olympics, China and Russia have marked the occasion by showing off their increasingly close relationship. Russia’s president Vladimir Putin posed for pictures with Chinese leader Xi Jinping at the opening of the 2022 Winter Games, declaring their opposition…

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics medal count: Who is winning Beijing 2022 so far?

Norway are the favourites to top the Beijing Winter Olympic medal table but face competition from USA, Canada, Germany and even the hosts China

Benzinga

'Ruff' Ride For Pet-focused Boqii, as Slide Triggers Risk of Wall Street Delisting

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Chinese figure skater left in tears after falling for second time during Winter Olympics

Zhu Yi left the ice rinks in tears after falling during the free skating event in the women’s competition

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Clarity Medical Eyes Mainland Market from Its HK Base in IPO Run-up

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The Hindu

India’s support helped Sri Lanka, gave ties new energy, says Sri Lanka Foreign Minister Peiris

Sri Lankan FM Peiris in India on first visit since appointment, discussing bilateral issues

The Independent UK

Commerce Dept. adds 33 Chinese companies to red flag list

The Biden administration is raising red flags about 33 Chinese companies whose legitimacy it cannot verify

The Independent UK

Eileen Gu: Who is the California-born superstar freestyle skier aiming to win gold for China?

The 19-year-old athlete from San Francisco is favourite in three Beijing events

Sports Illustrated

Everything to Know for the Men’s Olympic Hockey Tournament

Without NHL participation this year, here is how each country stacks up in Beijing.

Caixin Global

Xuzhou authorities were quizzed on why more hadn’t been done to help the woman, who was previously hospitalized with mental illness

The Independent UK

UK rebukes China for supporting Argentina's Falklands claim

Britain has firmly rejected a statement from China that affirmed Beijing’s support for Argentina’s claim to the Falkland Islands, as relations between London and Asia’s leading power remain strained

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