China's 'zero Covid' bind: No easy way out despite the cost
New York Times: Beijing has prioritised politics over science.
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Putin and Xi to meet in Uzbekistan next week
The two leaders will meet at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
China earthquake deaths rise to 74 as anger over strict lockdown grows
At least 26 people are still missing.
'Kids need their mum': Australia urges China to allow detained journalist to speak to children
Chinese-born Australian journalist Cheng Lei was tried in Beijing on espionage charges.
'Dystopian nightmare': Video proves China's Covid insanity
China is experiencing some of the strictest lockdown conditions in the world.
As China imposes more Covid lockdowns, 'everyone is scared'
New York Times: Some 60 million people across China are facing partial or full lockdowns.
'Eavesdropping and stolen texts': China accuses US of spying
Both countries have accused each other of stealing secrets and "rampant spying".
'I was really scared': At least seven dead after powerful quake in China
The 6.8 magnitude earthquake struck a mountainous area in Sichuan province.
Savage response to viral China video
The response to this video on social media has been brutal.
Alarming Solomon Islands move shows China's growing influence
ANALYSIS: The island nation signed a controversial security agreement with China in April.
Chinese residents panic buying as major city locks down over 157 Covid cases
The 21 million people in Chengdu have been told to not leave their homes.
Russia launches war games with China
The drills will showcase increasing defence ties between Moscow and Beijing.
'Intrinsic weakness': Sign Chinese president's days are numbered
Whether or not the 69-year-old secures a third term will be decided next month.
UN investigates human rights violations in China
China is accused of torture and rights violations in Beijing's campaign against terrorism.
Stephen Jacobi on world trade: 'It's messy out there'
New Zealand's exporters are faring quite well despite a 'messy' world trade scene.
'Imaginary alliances' do our trade no good
China has become the New Zealand dairy industry's domestic market.
'Very clear message': US warships sail through Taiwan Strait amid China tensions
China has sent multiple warships around Taiwan since Nancy Pelosi's visit to the nation.
China heatwave: 'Most extreme heat event in world history'
China is experiencing a heatwave causing potential chaos and food shortages.
Sending murder suspect to China could cost taxpayers millions
Officials would need to post an extra diplomat to Shanghai to monitor his treatment.
Photos: Heat wave changes landscape in southwest China
Meteorologists are calling it the nation's strongest heat wave since record keeping began.
Some like it hot: Eating spicy in China's WWII shelters
The city of Chongqing is known for both soaring temperatures and spicy cuisine.
NZ MPs set up anti-China Pacific group
Two New Zealand MPs are among Pacific MPs joining a new anti-China Pacific group.
'I'd rather die': Reality of China's mental asylums revealed
There are reports patients were subjected to 'basically sadistic' doctors and nurses.
China jails billionaire for 13 years
Chinese tycoon hasn't been seen since his abduction from a Hong Kong hotel in 2017.
America announces trade talks with Taiwan as island holds military drills
Beijing earlier held military drills, firing missiles into the sea to intimidate Taiwan.
'Extreme' China heatwave threatens to disrupt globe
The heatwave has put pressure on the power supply, causing systems to buckle and break.
Fears grow of 'crippling' Chinese blockade of Taiwan
'China could keep Taiwan sealed off for months, perhaps years, with devastating effect.'
'Prepare for war': China nears breaking point
China is seething following another bipartisan US delegation visit to Taiwan.
What the heck's happening with oil prices?
Geopolitics, the economy, and unforeseen events will decide if the relief will last.
Watch: Shoppers scramble to escape Chinese Ikea store after flash lockdown
Health officials restrained customers after it emerged one was a Covid-19 close contact.
China cuts interest rate to lift economy as Xi eyes more power
At a politically sensitive time for president, a move to shore up sagging economic growth.
Why US lawmakers' Taiwan trips keep riling China
A look at some key questions about US lawmakers' Taiwan trips, and why they matter.
'Devastating': America's unthinkable scenario
Top military experts have been quietly simulating a war that could break out over Taiwan.
As China vows more military exercises, Taiwan is undeterred
New York Times: China's drills have hardened Taiwan's approach its political rival.