China rebuffs WHO's terms for further Covid-19 origins study
Official dismisses lab leak theory as rumour that runs counter to common sense and science
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South China Sea dispute: UK to station two Navy ships permanently in Asia
Britain strengthens security ties with Japan amid alarm over Beijing's territorial claims.
To China, Trump was bad. Biden seems even worse
New York Times: From China's perspective, the blows from the US just keep coming.
Calling out China for cyberattacks is risky - but a lawless digital world is even riskier
International law isn't strong enough to deal with threat, writes Alexander Gillespie.
US formally accuses China of hacking Microsoft
New York Times: US accused China of paying criminals to conduct large-scale hackings.
New Zealand Government accuses China of cyber attacks
GCSB Minister Andrew Little links Chinese hackers to malicious cyber activity in NZ.
Water fight: Australia, China trade barbs over Great Barrier Reef
Beijing has taken a keen interest in the reef's welfare. Canberra is not thrilled.
China's 'chilling' threat to Japan
Japan's pledge to 'protect Taiwan as a democratic country' has angered Beijing.
Apec 2021: Can Ardern forge commonality with US and China on Covid?
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Audrey Young: Apec summit a moment in history for Ardern
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'Very wary': Chinese spy ship spotted in Australian waters
'Of course we're watching them. And they're watching us,' Australia's PM says.
PM's push for stronger global vaccinations effort
Jacinda Ardern is pushing the case for a pandemic Treaty as countries deal with Covid-19.
Satellite pics reveal China's secret in their deserted 'outbacks'
In outback China there are two secret facilities likened to America's mysterious Area 51.
A group of scientists presses a case against Covid lab leak theory
New York Times: ... and another group of scientists immediately pushes back.
China uses prenatal test to collect genetic data from millions of women
The test, developed in part by China's military, is sold worldwide - including in NZ.
Local Focus: Locals targeted for deer velvet
Claims that deer velvet helps boost immune system. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Twitter restricts account of academic who mocked China leader
Anne-Marie Brady poked fun at the Communist Party's 100th anniversary celebrations.
Australia, China clash over vaccine diplomacy in the Pacific
'We urge [Australia] to stop disrupting China's vaccine cooperation,' Govt spokesman says.
Nine arrested over alleged plot to plant bombs around Hong Kong
Of the nine people arrested, six are secondary school students.
What happens if Chinese household wealth is unleashed on the world?
Tentative steps at liberalisation reflect fears risks of a bubble in domestic markets.
Editorial: Human rights abuses- Why Louisa Wall said the right thing in the wrong place
Editorial: There's a fine line between doing the right thing and grandstanding about it.
Tourism boom on the other side of Everest
At the end of 400km of newly laid high-speed rail, Tibet is a new tourism hotspot.
'We know they are slaves': Labour MP breaks ranks on China
Louisa Wall claims China is using Uyghur prisoners as "slaves".
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Worldwide trend is a reaction to bleak job prospects and bruising competition.
'Jaw-dropping' find deep in Chinese desert
The Pentagon warned of a 'breathtaking expansion' of Beijing's nuclear force in April.
Kiwis listed second in countries rated by return to normality during Covid
The Economist has developed a 'normalcy index', which ranks nations by their progress.
Zespri fails to get grower backing for China battle plan
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Merry Xmas Mr Key - your friend, President Xi
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Xi warns China will not be 'bullied' in anniversary speech
Xi described the party as the force that had restored China's dignity to the world.
What happened to my family? NZ Uighur man fears family now in detention camp
"How are they doing in China? What kind of living conditions? There is no clue."
Crossing the red line: Behind China's takeover of Hong Kong
New York Times: The clampdown was years in the making, and many signals were missed.
'Pure hearsay': Chinese deny spies at universities claim
Embassy says accusations from lecturers are 'pure hearsay' and 'groundless'.