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Daily PCR tests in China’s Shenzhen as zero-Covid policy continues

While a growing number of countries are dropping regulations for the Covid-19 pandemic, most regions in China are still imposing strict quarantine and testing policies, despite public complaints. In southern Guangdong province, the preventive measures are stringent, and a recent outage of the province’s Covid pass in the industrial city…

France 24 · Sep 3, 2022

China accused of blocking posts from supporters of Minnesota student who accused Chinese billionaire of rape

Chinese activists allege that their posts about the Minnesota court case are being silenced and accounts blocked

The Independent UK · Aug 31, 2022

Chinese city’s residents made to queue for Covid tests in heat above 40C

Chongqing authorities criticised for move as area faces heatwave, wildfires, severe drought and power outages

The Guardian - UK · Aug 26, 2022

North Korea's next generation is upending the regime's propaganda strategy with waterpark tours and quarantine vlogs

Almost certainly backed by North Korea's regime, 11-year-old Song A is the country's youngest YouTuber, and she's here to help ruler Kim Jong Un's attempts to rebrand the country for the digital age.

ABC News · Aug 12, 2022

Tesla Model Y In China Gets New Airbag

Tesla announced via Weibo that the new airbag is a "far-side" airbag that now comes standard in addition to the Model Y's current suite of airbags.

InsideEVs · Aug 9, 2022

Prada Navigates Tricky COVID Curbs to Hold Beijing Show

Prada on Friday became the first major luxury house to host a show in China this year, navigating strict COVID curbs to send models down a catwalk in a historic Beijing mansion hotel, a move aimed at underscoring its commitment to the market. Livestreamed on multiple online platforms including Weibo,…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 5, 2022

Snickers maker apologises for advert suggesting Taiwan is a country

Mars Wrigley, maker of the Snickers candy bar, apologised on Friday for a Snickers product launch which Chinese social media users said suggested that Taiwan was a country.

Reuters · Aug 5, 2022

Xi tested as Chinese nationalists bristle at Pelosi Taiwan visit

China’s Xi Jinping needs to show tough response to Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit without damaging the Chinese economy.

Al Jazeera · Aug 5, 2022

Wave of nationalistic fervour washes over China amid Pelosi visit to Taiwan

Pundits, military spokespeople and the media sound chorus of fury as some members of the public say military drills don’t go far enough

The Guardian - UK · Aug 5, 2022

China wants more young women to have children. Many are refusing until the country is made safer for them

A string of shocking videos showing young Chinese women being attacked by men leaves many questioning the assurances from Beijing that they're far safer at home than abroad.

ABC News · Aug 4, 2022