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The costs of zero-Covid may be outweighing the risk of getting sick in China.
China resorts to new lockdown measures, horror as corgi beaten to death by health worker
Lockdowns in Shanghai as Omicron infections rise above 10,000.
Shanghai seethes in Covid lockdown, posing test to China's leadership
New York Times: Heavy-handed restrictions set off chaos in China's commercial heart.
Covid patients fight for food and water in Shanghai
China's zero policy for Covid has put pressure on accessing basic food supplies.
'Totally inhumane': Child separations feed anger in a locked-down Shanghai
New York Times: Outrage erupted after images circulated of children isolated from parents.
China feels the strain of Covid, Russia and the economy
New York Times: Some are now asking aloud whether the country is on the wrong track.
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New York Times: The story of one shipping container shows the global supply chain trouble.
Australian journalist who worked for Chinese media on trial in Beijing
New York Times: Chinese authorities won't say what charges the business reporter faces.
WHO predicts significant change to global Covid crisis
World Health Organisation releases report outlining how pandemic is expected to play out.
China's TikTok, Facebook influencers push propaganda
State-owned media in China has more influence and power over social media platforms.
Solomons' leader confirms security pact with China
The treaty could allow China to deploy police and military personnel in Solomon Islands.
Shanghai starts China's biggest Covid-19 lockdown in 2 years
Questions are raised about the economic toll of the nation's 'zero-Covid' strategy.
Government unsure on keeping NZ presence in Solomons if Chinese troops arrive
The government is yet to decide if it will withdraw the Defence Force from the Solomons.
Audrey Young: Peters provokes strong response from Ardern
Jacinda Ardern has walked the talk this week.
'Gravely concerning': PM on Chinese warships being allowed in South Pacific
Ardern says there is no need for China to station military vessels near Solomon Islands.
China's security pact with Solomon Islands raises alarm in the Pacific
New York Times: The agreement could give China a pivotal foothold in the region.
'Very concerning': Nanaia Mahuta reacts to leaked China-Solomon Islands policing 'deal'
"This purported agreement could destabilise the current institutions and arrangements..."
China Eastern pilots were highly experienced, adding to crash's mystery
New York Times: Pilot and co-pilot were industry veterans with 'stable family conditions'.
'Important': China backs Russia over big issue
The US has raised the prospect of excluding Vladimir Putin from the G20 summit.
One black box found in China Eastern plane crash
Recovering so-called black boxes is considered key to figuring out what caused crash.
What we know about the crash of China Eastern Airlines Flight 5735
New York Times: 132 people have likely perished in China's worst air disaster in a decade.
'He goes where the fire is': A virus hunter in the Wuhan market
New York Times: For years, Edward Holmes worried about animal markets causing a pandemic.
Horror on Flight 5735: Expert's theory behind flight's 560km/h vertical plunge
In two minutes, China Eastern flight MU5735 plunged 20,000ft.
After China's worst air crash in years, a desperate hunt for survivors
New York Times: Rescuers faced harsh conditions at the crash site.
Boeing faces new upheaval after crash of Chinese airliner
New York Times: Boeing has been trying to overcome a recent legacy of troubles.
Horror video of Flight 5735: Claims pilots 'passed out' before crash
The crash caused a blaze so massive it could be seen from space.
Three minutes of horror before plane plummets from sky
State media are reporting a Chinese airliner crashed in the southern province of Guangxi.
As Omicron surges and economy suffers, China tweaks 'zero Covid'
New York Times: Beijing is fine-tuning its playbook to try to limit cost of restrictions.
Is Xi backpedalling from his 'no limits' friendship with Putin?
OPINION: There are hints that Xi Jinping is thawing on his support for Russia.
China militarises islands built in South China Sea
Artificial isles bristle with anti-ship and anti-aircraft missiles, says US general.
Editorial: A lot riding on next military and political steps in Ukraine war
EDITORIAL: Next to the chief combatants, China is the country most under pressure.
Hong Kong's zero-Covid strategy falls into chaos and confusion
New York Times: The city's worsening outbreak has led to seesawing virus policies.
US seeks China's help to end Russia's war in Ukraine
US President Joe Biden and China's Xi Jinping spoke for nearly two hours.