The Latest Breaking News from China

Tesla Latest Entrant Into Carpool Karaoke Competition

Chinese consumers have given an ovation to Tesla Inc., a new seller of karaoke microphones for singing in cars.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2022

CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Jan 30, 2022

Foreign Minister Marise Payne to visit France in opportunity to repair relations after submarine spat

The French government invites a host of foreign ministers from across Asia, the Pacific and East Africa to its capital on February 22 for a meeting with their European counterparts and top European Union officials.

ABC News · Jan 30, 2022

How do we solve bitcoin’s carbon problem?

With bitcoin’s impact on the environment under scrutiny, experts debate whether a greener cryptocurrency is possible

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022

Fifth Gear Team Test Finds MG ZS EV Surprisingly Competent

The MG ZS EV is designed and built in China and is related to the Roewe RX3 crossover, but this test actually sings its praises...

InsideEVs · Jan 30, 2022

At Beijing's COVID Games, Olympians try to stay negative

In order to get to the Beijing Olympics, Tabitha Peterson and her teammates had to pass a pair of high-stakes tests. They handled both with sure hands and steady nerves, making their way to the Winter Games in women's curling by capturing a bronze medal at the world championships and…

Tribune News Service · Jan 30, 2022

Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president pledges to 'stride' into the world

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanked democratic nations for their support of the island in her Lunar New Year message on Sunday and pledged to "stride out" into the world, sounding a defiant note in the face of unrelenting Chinese pressure.

Reuters · Jan 30, 2022

Sport, politics and Covid collide at the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Beijing Games will open on Friday in a country that hopes sport will be the talking point. But political twists or a resurgent virus could leave the event skating on thin ice

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022

Taiwan VP repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access

TAIPEI: Taiwan Vice President William Lai used his final day in the United States to repeat an accusation that China blocked the island from obtaining Covid-19 vaccines last year, and to thank a US lawmaker for her role in donating the inoculations.

Bangkok Post · Jan 30, 2022

Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30, 2022