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Royal-backed Thai institute to import Chinese vaccine
BANGKOK (AP) — A Thai research agency associated with the country’s royal family said Friday that it will purchase and import a coronavirus vaccine made by China's Sinopharm, expanding the country's options at a time when the government is facing criticism for the pace of its inoculation campaign.
Fujian Police Officer Sentenced to 9 Years for Attempted Rape
Several high-level officials have also been dismissed for “severely damaging” the image of local law enforcement by failing in their supervisory duties.
China invites four European foreign ministers to visit in diplomatic push
The foreign ministers of Ireland, Poland, Hungary and Serbia will visit China from Saturday, the Chinese foreign ministry said, in a sign of a push to strengthen ties with Europe after an investment treaty was frozen.
First NFT of a Chinese Song Sells for $47,000
According to the artist, A Duo, all proceeds will be donated to a music education charity.
Taiwan relaxes rules for coronavirus vaccine imports as deaths mount
Health minister says local authorities and businesses will be able to bring in doses but conditions apply.
Senate R&D bill to counter China shelved by GOP opposition
WASHINGTON (AP) — A sweeping Senate bill aimed at making the United States more competitive with China and shoring up domestic computer chip manufacturing with $50 billion in emergency funds was abruptly shelved Friday after a handful of Republican senators orchestrated a last-minute attempt to halt it.
Japan’s ruling party to urge giving Covid-19 vaccines to Taiwan
AstraZeneca stockpile in Japan estimated at 30 million doses, which will expire by September, while Taiwan is trying to obtain vaccines.
U.S. Is Said to Have Unexamined Intelligence to Pore Over on Virus Origins
Intelligence officials have told the White House that computer analysis may shed light on the mystery.
Facebook no longer banning posts calling the coronavirus 'man-made'
Facebook Inc (FB.O) is no longer removing posts that claim the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 was man-made amid renewed debate over its origins.
Study: Sinopharm COVID-19 vaccines appear safe, effective
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — Two vaccines made by China’s Sinopharm appear safe and effective against COVID-19, according to a study published in a medical journal. Scientists had been waiting for more details about the two vaccines, even though they already are being used in many countries, and one recently won the backing of the World Health Organization for emergency use.
Lancet Report on 70 Years of Chinese Health Highlights Progress, New Challenges
While women and children today enjoy far lower mortality rates and better prenatal care, there’s still room for improvement with cancer screenings, psychiatric treatment, adolescent health, and domestic violence.
Guangzhou residents queue for jabs after four Covid-19 cases reported
Between May 21 and May 27 ‘there were four confirmed cases and five asymptomatic cases’, Guangzhou Health Commission official says.
Couple Calls Out Guangzhou Zoo Over Homophobic Ticketing Policy
A woman says the safari park would not recognize her same-sex relationship and refused to sell her and her partner a “couples ticket.”
China promises to give Nepal a million Covid-19 vaccines
Offer of support is latest sign of improving relationship that has also seen Nepal expand its diplomatic presence by opening a new consulate.
Thai Court Reduces Chinese Man’s Murder Sentence
The man had his life imprisonment sentence for pushing his wife off a cliff during a 2019 vacation reduced to 10 years.
Hong Kong bans Tiananmen crackdown vigil for 2nd year
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong authorities for the second year have banned the June 4 candlelight vigil commemorating the bloody crackdown on pro-democracy protests in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square, organizers said Thursday.
China says politics behind US call for virus origin probe
BEIJING (AP) — China on Thursday accused the Biden administration of playing politics and shirking its responsibility in calling for a renewed investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic that was first detected in China in late 2019.
US resident sought by China for comments freed in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A permanent resident of the United States wanted by China was freed by Dubai on Thursday, taking off on a flight to Turkey after spending weeks in detention. Beijing had sought Wang Jingyu over his online comments about a deadly confrontation between Chinese and Indian forces last year.