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Why what comes after China abandons ‘zero-Covid’ policy is worryingly unclear
Those with cursory knowledge of the predicament facing China have reason to be concerned. The lack of a credible exit plan and the uncertain path of the virus make it…
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‘Bring your own syringe’: Malawi’s medical supplies shortage at crisis point
A lack of essential drugs and equipment is causing health centres to close, while critics accuse the government of complacency Health workers in Malawi claim the government is “ignoring” acute…
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Australia news live: Social Services official tells robodebt inquiry he was ‘directed’ to water down legal concerns
Andrew Whitecross had been involved in commenting on what became the initial plan for the robodebt scheme. Follow all the day’s news Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free…
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Coronavirus: Hong Kong ‘to ease isolation rules’ for infected travellers, with release on fifth day instead of seventh
‘0+3’ system of three-day medical surveillance and tests with limited citywide movement remains unchanged, according to sources. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ bill author indicted for money laundering
Federal grand jury also charged Republican lawmaker Joe Harding with ‘fraudulently obtaining’ $150,000 in Covid relief funds A federal grand jury has indicted Florida state representative Joe Harding, the Republican…
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China’s export-starved regions roll out chartered flights, subsidies to seek out orders
Beijing has asked major economic powerhouses to play a key supporting role in stabilising China’s economy, with provinces organising trips to France, Germany and Italy, while also offering subsidies to…
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Coronavirus: 400 per cent jump in number of Hongkongers taking fourth jab after Omicron-targeted shots become available
Some 81 per cent of Hongkongers receiving fourth coronavirus jab in past week have opted for new vaccine. Read the original article at South China Morning Post
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Matt Hancock’s decision to quit as MP has been a long time coming
Former health secretary’s exit from politics may have been on the cards since he was snubbed day Rishi Sunak became PM Hours after Rishi Sunak was declared Conservative leader, he…
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Foreign aid gave China’s economy a leg up in the 1980s, but political pragmatism did the rest
With pragmatic leaders like Deng Xiaoping and Jiang Zemin, China’s opening up was a lesson in how far small investments can go when paired with the right policy framework and…
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China’s Covid troubles show why it’s not ready to compete with the US
Talk of great power rivalry with the US makes China look strong and powerful, but recent unrest at Foxconn’s Zhengzhou factory shows a different narrative. China is not yet on…