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China’s change in Covid policy doesn’t compel students in US to return for holiday
Expensive airfare, concern over rampant infections in China, school schedules and concerns over US visas are preventing the rush home. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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China’s dropping of zero-Covid rule sparks concern about new variants – video report
China is to drop some of its toughest coronavirus restrictions – including scrapping quarantine for travellers – ending the government’s zero-Covid policy. Experts are watching nervously to see how this may…
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Novak Djokovic makes low-key return to Australia but fan reaction will be divided | Courtney Walsh
The nine-time Australian Open winner is keen to put debacle of deportation behind him but his public reputation is tarnished Novak Djokovic’s quiet return to Australia this week could not…
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Beijing’s Covid surge has passed the peak, foreign ministry says
Spokesman Wang Wenbin says people’s lives are gradually returning to normal in the city and China’s pandemic situation is ‘under control’. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong ‘to drop PCR tests for arrivals, vaccine pass, quarantine requirements for close contacts’ in further easing of curbs
City leader to announce new measures on Wednesday afternoon Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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China’s move to open up travel sparks concern over spread of new Covid variants
Experts say a lack of data makes it difficult to assess the risk of potential new Covid strains with travel to the long sealed-off country set to resume As China…
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China hospitals ‘extremely busy’ amid surging wave of Covid infections
Health workers report huge jump in mostly elderly Covid patients as China adjusts to living largely without virus restrictions Chinese hospitals were under intense pressure as a surging wave of…
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Covid-19 outbreaks put China’s supply chain in the spotlight again, as foreign firms demand ‘solutions’
Fresh coronavirus outbreaks have sparked fears of supply chain disruptions that could fray the nerves of foreign investors further, while accelerating diversification plans among multinationals. Read the original article at…
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Chinese electric car sales may fall by 600,000 units in the first-quarter as Covid-19 infections dent appetite for spending
A flare-up in Covid-19 cases is likely to cause China’s electric vehicle (EV) industry to lose 600,000 sales in the first quarter of 2023 amid disrupted production and lower demand.…
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Saudi conglomerate Ajlan says ‘hectic’ 2023 ahead after China discards zero-Covid policy
Saudi Arabian conglomerate Ajlan and Bros Holding Group recently signed investment deals worth 60 billion yuan (US$8.6 billion) with 15 Chinese firms. Read the original article at South China Morning…