WorldTerrifying clips expose China’s Covid crisisChina is experiencing a Covid-19 surge unlike any other.28 Dec 08:09 AM
WorldChina will scrap Covid quarantine for incoming travellers from early JanuaryBut some restrictions will remain.26 Dec 09:31 PM
WorldChina’s Covid-19 surge raises odds of new coronavirus mutantThe country of 1.4 billion has largely abandoned its “zero-Covid” policy.25 Dec 10:48 PM
MarketsStock markets' unexpected and rare end-of-year crashIndices across the globe plunged overnight.22 Dec 10:56 PM
WorldPower move? China building on reefs in critical shipping routesBeijing is controlling access to crucial shipping lanes and strengthening its military.22 Dec 05:44 PM
WorldChina buckling under ‘tsunami’ of Covid infectionsA video shared on social media shows chaotic scenes in a Chinese hospital.20 Dec 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom zero-Covid to no plan: Behind China’s pandemic u-turnNew York Times: After micromanaging, Xi Jinping has left China to improvise.20 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldIndia moves to build military road along border with ChinaTelegraph: The ‘frontier highway’ will allow Delhi to combat potential aggression.20 Dec 01:43 AM
WorldRussia and China to hold joint naval drillsThe exercise will showcase increasingly close defense ties between the two countries.19 Dec 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTraumatised by Covid, but ruled by a party that never apologisesNew York Times: Many in China want national reckoning over hard-line “zero Covid” policy.16 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsJarden Brief: Semiconductor wars heat up with billions at stakeTech stocks up after rumours Beijing will mimic Biden's semiconductor package.14 Dec 07:34 PM
WorldChina removes 6 diplomats from UK after protester assaultedBritish police wanted to question the officials over assault on a pro-democracy protester.14 Dec 05:53 PM
WorldChina won’t report asymptomatic Covid cases in further shiftIt’s another step in China’s uncertain exit from some of world’s strictest Covid measures.14 Dec 04:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAs Covid spreads fast, Beijing isn’t in lockdown. But it feels like itNew York Times: Almost no one is venturing out, even after easing of restrictions.13 Dec 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina maps out plans to put astronauts on the moon and on MarsNew York Times: China has plans a new space station and reusable rockets.13 Dec 05:00 AM
New ZealandNZDF personnel warned after signing up with China-linked South African flight schoolThe warning involves four New Zealanders.13 Dec 04:42 AM
WorldChinese celebrate after government ends Covid contact-tracing appTelegraph: ”Goodbye itinerary card, concerts here I come” - resident13 Dec 03:05 AM
WorldCovid-19: China expanding hospitals, ICUsChina is preparing for more cases after dialling back restrictions in the region.11 Dec 10:31 PM
WorldAnalysis: Xi's zero-Covid U-turn shows how much he fears his own peopleOPINION: President Xi’s unpopular Covid policy a mistake resulting from power obsession.11 Dec 01:57 AM
WorldSerbia mulls sending troops to Kosovo, criticises NatoReturn of Belgrade troops to former Serbian province could drastically increase tensions.10 Dec 07:24 PM
WorldHong Kong jails pro-democracy media tycoon over fraudIt is the latest of a series of cases against prominent pro-democracy activists.10 Dec 05:29 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Zero Covid,’ once ubiquitous, vanishes in China’s messy pivotNew York Times: Propoganda apparatus is now promoting audacious revision of history.09 Dec 01:05 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS recognition of tiny Pacific country reshapes its NZ tiesNew York Times: Evidence of how the US-China competition is realigning Pacific politics.08 Dec 12:07 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldExplainer: What has changed about China’s ‘zero Covid’ policyNew York Times: China unveiled a broad easing of its strict Covid approach yesterday.07 Dec 07:15 PM
WorldChina eases Covid lockdown and testing requirements in major policy shiftBeijing has pursued a strict zero-Covid policy for nearly three years.07 Dec 06:24 AM
WorldChina eases controls but gives no sign when ‘zero Covid’ endsThe government announced plans to vaccinate millions of people in their 70s and 80s.05 Dec 07:26 PM
WorldBeijing, Shenzhen scrap Covid-19 tests for public transportChinese authorities have erased more curbs against Covid-19 in public spaces.03 Dec 08:33 PM
New Zealand'Don’t want dictatorship, we want citizens': Chinese community protest in AKLMore than 200 people from the Chinese community gathered for a vigil at Aotea Square.03 Dec 02:34 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeTrade deficit balloons to $7.5b in ‘extra volatile’ September quarterThe inflation bogeyman sparks import mayhem, even as tourism finally starts bouncing back.02 Dec 03:48 AM
WorldChina signals ease in virus control amid effort to head off protestsCrowded quarantine centres are no longer mandatory for everyone with the virus in Beijing.01 Dec 10:05 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldAfter mass protests, China appears to back away from harsh Covid rulesNew York Times: China has entered a 'new phase' of its Covid response, vice premier says.01 Dec 06:28 PM
WorldChina lockdown protests: Social media users play cat-and-mouse with censorsChinese internet users spar with the country’s censorship machine to protest zero-Covid.01 Dec 05:50 PM
WorldBiden and Macron hold talks on Ukraine, climate, ChinaBiden will honour Macron with the first state dinner of his presidency during his visit.01 Dec 05:33 PM
