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Frustrations mount in Shenyang as China locks down another city of nine million people due to COVID-19

China locks down another city of 9 million people overnight as frustration grows over the nation's "zero-COVID" strategy for battling an Omicron outbreak.

ABC News · Mar 22, 2022

'Refuse quarantine!': frustrations mount as China replays COVID controls

In footage shared on social media last week, a crowd of people in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang bang against the windows of a clothing market as they shout in frustration at the announcement of yet another round of COVID-19 tests.

Reuters · Mar 22, 2022

China censors online Ukraine debate, bars calls for peace

China's censors, who quietly determine what can be discussed on the country's buzzing social media platforms, are silencing views of citizens protesting against Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Reuters · Mar 10, 2022

2 Chinese Tech Stocks to Consider Adding to Your Portfolio

China’s tech sector’s earnings estimates have been revised, and the targets reflect robust returns. Furthermore, the Chinese tech giants are investing in the metaverse, which is gaining traction, thereby creating opportunities. Hence, we think the China-based tech stock NetEase (NTES), and Weibo (WB) might be solid bets now. Read on.

StockNews.com · Feb 17, 2022

US-born skater who was lambasted in China speaks out over Olympic nightmare

‘I am an Olympian; no one can take that away from me’

The Independent UK · Feb 17, 2022

Starbucks Faces Chinese Boycott Calls After Store Was Rude To Police Officers

Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) has found itself with a public relations problem in China after an incident of impolite behavior to police officers at a store turned into a viral social media fury.

Benzinga · Feb 15, 2022

Trending in China: Outpouring of Affection for Japanese Figure Skating Star

Yuzuru Hanyu finished fourth at this year’s Games, but the previous two-time Olympic champion was No. 1 in the hearts of many Chinese fans

Caixin Global · Feb 15, 2022

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 · Feb 7, 2022

Trending in China: Video of Mother in Chains Causes Uproar

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

Caixin Global · Feb 7, 2022

Peng Shuai says Weibo post sparked ‘enormous misunderstanding’

Tennis player gave interview to L’Équipe on sidelines of Beijing Olympics, accompanied by Chinese official

The Guardian - UK · Feb 7, 2022