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British firms in China call for ‘clear road map’ on new Covid rules
Changes to China’s coronavirus policy have restored much-needed optimism among British companies, but many still have concerns about their prospects next year as the country transitions to living with Covid.
Russia's Gazprom says it is increasing gas flows to China
Russia's Gazprom said on Thursday it was increasing gas supplies to China in December in response to a request from Beijing.
China's Xi at Saudi palace to meet royals on Mideast trip
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping met on Thursday with Saudi Arabia's king and crown prince while on a visit to the kingdom, solidifying ties with a region crucial to his country's energy supplies as sanctions intensify on Russia over its war on Ukraine.
Tesla to Shorten Shanghai Factory Shifts, Delay New Hires
Tesla Inc. will shorten production shifts at its Shanghai factory as soon as Monday and has delayed the on-boarding of some new hires, people familiar with the situation said — adding to signs demand for the company’s electric cars in China isn’t meeting expectations.
‘Zero Covid,’ Once Ubiquitous, Vanishes in China’s Messy Pivot
As China casts aside many Covid rules, it is also playing down the threat of the virus. The move could help ease the burden on hospitals but comes with its own risks.
Pop Idol Ouyang Nana Slammed for Expensive Clothing Line
Despite criticisms, items from the 22-year-old’s new collection are almost sold out.
A Beijing Theater Is Committed to Screening Movies for the Blind
Reckoning Theater has organized over 1,000 screenings since its opening in 2004.
Chinese Court Clarifies NFTs Are ‘Virtual Property’
Hangzhou Internet Court says non-fungible tokens should be treated as “virtual artwork” and protected as intellectual property rights.
Looking Back at China’s First Major HIV Outbreak
The southwestern city of Ruili is often held up as a model for its response to the HIV/AIDS, but have we been drawing the right lessons from its experience?
Court Grants Rare Domestic Violence Restraining Order to Male Victim
A court in the city of Jingmen granted its first personal protection order to a man who accused his wife of harassing him.
China’s Box Office Dips to 11-Year Low Amid COVID Curbs
November revenues dropped by 70% year-on-year, with more than 60% of theaters closed across China during lockdowns.
More Chinese Minors Are Online But Fewer Addicted, Report Says
As many as 191 million Chinese aged between 6 and 18 were digitally connected in 2021.
China’s Anti-Telecom and Online Fraud Law Comes Into Effect
About $1.7 billion of swindled money was returned to victims last year.
After Falling Births, China’s Marriage Rate Sees New Low — Again
The number of people registering for marriage last year is the lowest in nearly three decades.
How Will China Turn Its Economy Back On? The World Is About to Find Out.
Strict “zero Covid” curbs have been smothering growth. After easing them, Beijing faces the twin challenges of rising caseloads and wary consumers.
Chinese scientists’ quantum study hailed as a ‘breakthrough of the year’
Physics World puts creation of the world’s first ultracold three-atom molecules in top 10 scientific achievements of the year.
Collections From China’s Famed Grottoes Move to Blockchain Database
The public can access more than 6,500 digital collections of artworks from the Dunhuang and other places.
Taiwan joins US states in limiting TikTok as China’s hit video app faces backlash
Taiwan has joined US states like Texas and Maryland in restricting the use of TikTok on government issued devices, in the latest backlash against the Chinese video app.
Li Wenliang: Chinese pour hearts out on Covid martyr's page
Thousands are leaving emotional comments on the page of a doctor who sounded the Covid alarm.
China's looser anti-COVID measures met with relief, caution
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — People across China reacted with relief and caution Thursday to the dramatic government decision to loosen some of the world’s most severe COVID-19 restrictions .
Cloned pigs at a safari park in China
Top society and culture news for March 31, 2017. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “Chinese reactions to Trump’s tweets“
Parents of wrongfully executed man to get $388,998
Top society and culture news for March 30, 2017. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “Will China start sorting its waste?“
Is China losing its taste for ivory?
Top society and culture news for March 29, 2017. Part of the daily The China Project news roundup “Xi plants trees, Trump plans smog.”
Problems in China’s healthcare system
Chinese visitors to the U.S. are often shocked by the exorbitant bills and long waits at healthcare facilities, but China has its own set of problems.
