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Airfinity | China risks between 1.3 and 2.1 million deaths if it ends its zero-COVID strategy
Airfinity’s risk analysis uses cumulative peak cases and deaths from Hong Kong's BA.1 wave as a proxy for mainland China.
Philippines Orders Military to Strengthen Presence in South China Sea
The Philippine Department of Defense said it ordered the military to strengthen its presence in the South China Sea, the latest sign of tensions between the Southeast Asian nation and China in the disputed waters.
China Is Likely Seeing 1 Million Covid Cases, 5,000 Deaths a Day
China is likely experiencing 1 million Covid infections and 5,000 virus deaths every day as it grapples with what is expected to be the biggest outbreak the world has ever seen, according to a new analysis.
Germany to send cabinet member to Taiwan for first time in decades
Education chief expected to tap digital know-how, seek Confucius Institute alternative
China’s Streets Emptier Than During Lockdowns as Covid Surge Looms
Traffic in China’s biggest cities has dropped to the lowest since the Lunar New Year break in the early part of the year as the country’s abrupt end to Covid Zero sparks outbreaks nationwide.
China tells factories to prioritise government Covid orders
Companies report local officials are monitoring production lines to speed up supplies
China’s Soaring Covid Cases Send People to Black Market for Pills
As Covid-19 infections soar across China, a shortage of antiviral medicines like Pfizer Inc.’s Paxlovid appears to be spurring people to turn to the black market.
WHO urges China to step up vaccinations after rise in Covid cases
Beijing asked to make more data available on disease severity, hospital admissions and occupancy rates
Shanghai Races to Vaccinate Older Residents as COVID Runs Wild
A district has started its fourth booster dose drive and is also deploying mobile vaccination camps for the elderly.
China Accused of Building on Unoccupied Reefs in South China Sea
China is building up several unoccupied land features in the South China Sea, according to Western officials, an unprecedented move they said was part of Beijing’s long-running effort to strengthen claims to disputed territory in a region critical to global trade.
German minister to visit Taiwan in first such trip in 26 years - Focus Taiwan
Berlin, Dec. 12 (CNA) Germany's Federal Minister of Education and Research Bettina Stark-Watzinger is scheduled to visit Taiwan next year, which would be the first time in 26 years that Taiwan will receive a visiting German ministerial-level official.
AP Exclusive: US admiral says China fully militarized isles
China has fully militarized three islands in the disputed South China Sea, U.S. Indo-Pacific commander John C. Aquilino said on Sunday, arming them with “anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment, and fighter jets in an increasingly aggressive move that threatens all nations operating nearby.”
Philippines slams Beijing for blocking ships in South China Sea
Chinese Coast Guard fired water cannons on transport vessels, Manila says
Japan and US stage first South China Sea anti-submarine exercise
The countries’ militaries have been deepening their cooperation in recent years and seeking to put pressure on China over its claims to the disputed waters.
China says ‘irresponsible’ US hasn’t clearly explained submarine incident
United States has failed to disclose exactly where it happened and what the vessel was doing there, foreign ministry spokesman says.
China harassing Malaysian oil and gas vessels on ‘daily’ basis: AMTI
Aggressive moves by the Chinese coastguard are said to be focused on the Luconia Shoals, where Malaysia’s Petronas is exploring the Kasawari gas field.
Philippines Protests China’s ‘Provocative Acts’ in Disputed Sea
The Philippines has protested “provocative” actions by Chinese government vessels in the South China Sea, again.
US sanctions Chinese oil firm over South China Sea
The US said the sanctions were a response to China's increased naval activity in the region. The move comes just days before Joe Biden is set to take over as US president.
