The Latest Breaking News from China

Shanghai’s lockdown protests reveal tensions over zero-Covid

China’s determination to enforce zero-Covid policies is pushing its vast, bustling financial hub to breaking point

The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2022

Shanghai targets lockdown turning point by Wednesday - sources

Shanghai has set a target to stop the spread of COVID-19 outside of quarantined areas by Wednesday, two people familiar with the matter said, which would allow the city to further ease its lockdown and start returning to normal life as public frustrations grow.

Reuters · Apr 17, 2022

Pandas devour ice cake to celebrate 50 years at Smithsonian National Zoo in the US

Pandas and their fans celebrate five decades since then-US president Richard Nixon brought some furry friends home from his landmark visit to China.

ABC News · Apr 17, 2022

US Army using lessons from Ukraine war to aid own training

U.S. Army trainers are using lessons learned from the Russian war against Ukraine as they prepare soldiers for future fights against a major adversary such as Russia or China

The Independent UK · Apr 16, 2022

Lockdowns affecting 373 million Chinese

About 373 million people in 45 cities across China have come under some form of lockdown due to a surge in coronavirus cases, according to estimates by a Nomura International analysts in Hong Kong.

Bangkok Post · Apr 16, 2022

China Likely to Offer Further Aid to Logistics Sector, Vice Finance Minister Says

Liao Min says he expects more supportive policies to be announced to aid in recovery of the Covid-hit industry

Caixin Global · Apr 16, 2022

Weekly Must-Read: China Slashes Quarantines for Travelers in Covid Control Trial

International arrivals will face 10 days of isolation instead of 14 in four-week test involving Shanghai, Guangzhou and six other cities

Caixin Global · Apr 16, 2022

Omicron-specific Sinopharm, Sinovac COVID vaccine candidates cleared for clinical trial

COVID-19 vaccine candidates developed by a Sinopharm subsidiary and Sinovac Biotech to target the Omicron variant were approved for clinical trials in Hong Kong, the companies said on Saturday.

Reuters · Apr 16, 2022

China’s surge proves the folly of trying to achieve ‘zero-COVID-19′

From the outset, mystery has shrouded the COVID-19 pandemic in China. The origin of the virus remains unknown, important Chinese journalists and key scientists have been muted, and case and death totals reported by China’s government have been unbelievably low — the United States and most of Western Europe have…

Chicago Tribune · Apr 16, 2022

US Lawmakers Affirm Japan Alliance Eyeing China, North Korea

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and visiting US lawmakers reaffirmed their commitment to working together under a longstanding bilateral alliance on Saturday, amid heightened global tensions spanning the war in Ukraine to threats from neighboring China and North Korea. In a meeting over breakfast, the delegation, led by Sen.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 16, 2022