About-turn in China’s Covid-19 messaging after moving to co-existence with virus
The phrase “dynamic zero-Covid”, often invoked up till two weeks back, has been quietly dropped from all official rhetoric.
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Australia signs security pact with Vanuatu amid Pacific rivalry with China
Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced that it was proof that Australia remained the “security partner of choice” for the Pacific country.
China’s Jinping arrives in Saudi on ‘epoch-making’ visit to strengthen ties
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Russia denounces oil price cap agreed by EU, G-7 over war in Ukraine
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With more travel and with Christmas and the New Year coming and people going out, there are bound to be more infections," the Minister said.
China further relaxes Covid-19 rules despite high infection numbers
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China official behind strict Covid-19 lockdowns softens her stance
Charged with China’s healthcare portfolio, Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan has become synonymous with the country’s hardline pandemic approach.
Updated Covid-19 vaccines offer better protection than originals: US study
However, authors of the study warned that the conclusion may not be generalisable to future variants, as dominant variants may keep changing.
China’s Covid-19 frustrations spark unrest in Guangzhou as cases rise
Among all the latest outbreaks in China, Guangzhou has the biggest caseload, with daily new infections topping 5,000.