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China increased its threshold for herd immunity from 70% vaccinated to 85% as the efficacy of its shots comes into question
China uses four domestically-produced vaccines, all of which are thought to have comparatively low vaccine efficacies.
Hong Kong’s last pro-democracy newspaper announces closure, conceding defeat to China’s Communist Party
Board of directors says “current circumstances” in once semi-autonomous Hong Kong will force it to cease all operations by the end of the week.
Joe Biden Keeps Up Pressure on China as U.S. Navy Warship Passes Taiwan Strait
A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed through the sensitive waters of the Taiwan Strait for a sixth time under the Biden administration on Tuesday, drawing fresh criticism from China.
The little-known agreement that could lead the U.S. and China to war
The definitions in an agreement with the Philippines have long been forgotten, but could have huge ramifications.
Blinken meeting European allies to brief on Putin summit, rally to counter China
Secretary of State Antony Blinken returns to Europe in what a senior U.S. diplomat called another key trip focused on “rebuilding our relationships with allies.” …
China space station: Astronauts record first 24 hours in space
According to a news clip that aired on China’s national broadcaster Central China Television, the astronauts start the day by communicating with ground control at 08:00 and do not …
Melting Arctic Ice Pits Russia Against U.S. and China for Control of New Shipping Route
The Kremlin is close to realizing its controversial plans for a global shipping route in its high north—plans that have put Moscow at odds with the U.S. and could create friction with China, two …
China prepares for Communist Party centenary in secret
Chinese authorities have closed Beijing’s central Tiananmen Square to the public, eight days ahead of a major celebration being planned to mark the 100th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Comm …
China Hates Crypto: Message Received
The current crackdown on mining goes even further in eradicating cryptocurrency activities from China’s economy.