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Asian stocks sink after Wall St pulls back from record
BEIJING (AP) — Asian stock markets declined Wednesday after Wall Street pulled back from a record as investors awaited a Federal Reserve report for signs of when U.S. stimulus might be withdrawn. Investors also were uncertain how much farther China will go with a regulatory crackdown that set off a slide in its internet share prices.
US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin Slams China, Vows Deeper Role in Asia
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin sought to reassure the Asia-Pacific that the U.S. was committed to engagement in the region, while vowing to challenge what he called China’s aggression.
China's industrial profit growth slows in June on high raw material prices
Profit growth at China's industrial firms slowed for the fourth straight month in June, as high raw material prices weighed on factories' margins, pointing to some weakness in the recovery of the world's second-biggest economy.
Exodus of students from Hong Kong could worsen, educators warn
More than 15,000 pupils have dropped out of the primary and secondary school system, latest official figures show.
Chinese Officials Blame U.S. for Stalemate in High-Level Talks
U.S. and Chinese officials sparred over Covid-19, human rights and cybersecurity in a tense exchange in the highest-level meetings between the two countries on Chinese soil since Joe Biden became president.
Nanjing Tests 9 Million Residents, Again, After 88 COVID-19 Cases
The latest outbreak has been linked to a cluster at the city’s airport.
Ancient Chinese City of Quanzhou Added to World Heritage Site List
UNESCO described the coastal city as a “maritime emporium” during the Song and Yuan dynasty periods.
China reports most COVID-19 cases since end-Jan, Nanjing starts 2nd mass testing
China reported 76 new COVID-19 cases on July 25, the highest daily total since January amid a surge of local infections in the eastern city of Nanjing, which started a second round of mass testing and banned taxis from leaving to curb the outbreak.
The Patriotic Illustrators Trying to Paint the Internet Red
As China turns to new media to promote patriotic values, the country’s digital artists are gaining prominence.
The Mother and Laborer Dancing to Her Own Beat in Rural China
Juggling work, three young children, and elderly in-laws at home, Mumu still finds time to dance. It’s what keeps her going.
In Flood-Stricken Zhengzhou, Questions About the Number of Missing
According to official statistics, eight people remain unaccounted for throughout Henan province after this week’s floods. The actual figure is likely far higher.
China Blasts NBC for Using ‘Incomplete’ Map on Olympic Broadcast
China lashed out at Comcast Corp.’s NBCUniversal for displaying an “incomplete” map of the country during its broadcast of the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony when Chinese athletes appeared, saying the games shouldn’t be politicized.
China closing county near Myanmar for mass virus testing
BEIJING (AP) — Everyone in a county in China’s southwest near Myanmar will be tested for the coronavirus following a spike in infections, the government announced Saturday. Businesses, schools and markets in Jiangcheng County in Yunnan province will close Monday and Tuesday while nucleic acid testing is carried out, the government said.
Coronavirus vaccine, China top agenda as Blinken visits India
US Secretary of State to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar in New Delhi.
China, Afghanistan top Blinken agenda on India, Kuwait trip
WASHINGTON (AP) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to India and Kuwait next week for talks on China, the coronavirus and Afghanistan, the State Department said Friday. The trip comes as the Biden administration seeks to shore up U.S.
Death Toll From Henan Floods Climbs to 56
Officials estimate economic losses from the disaster have topped $10 billion.
Red Alert: How Chinese Cities Disseminate Extreme Weather Forecasts
Sixth Tone analyzed the performance of 72 city-level regions — and not all of them fared well when sounding the alarm on inclement weather.
Why Are More Chinese Inheriting Their Mother’s Surname?
A small but growing number of women are challenging the country’s patriarchal naming conventions — and not always in the name of equality.
London mayor sends message of support to Hong Kong emigres
LONDON (AP) — London’s mayor on Thursday sent a message of support to Hong Kong residents fleeing China’s crackdown on democracy to seek new live in the United Kingdom, saying his office will spend 900,000 pounds ($1.2 million) to help new arrivals with housing, education and finding jobs.
Virus-hit Guangzhou suspends entertainment venues, dine-in meals and markets in key areas amid rising infections
South China's Guangzhou on Tuesday suspended cinemas, theatres, KTVs, internet cafes and other entertainment venues amid rising infections with 10 new locally transmitted cases and four confirmed cases turning from asymptomatic cases on Monday.
China begins to report asymptomatic coronavirus cases
The move is one of several to assuage public fears of a second wave of infection.
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Preparing for China’s national college entrance exam under the shadow of COVID-19
Born around the time of the 2003 SARS epidemic, China’s high school seniors are currently preparing for the most important test of their lives under extraordinary circumstances.
