Australia says Chinese naval vessel sailing off its western coast an ‘act of aggression’
Incident is the latest sign of tension between Canberra and Beijing, who have been embroiled in a diplomatic and trade spat
Kim Jong-un orders lockdowns as North Korea confirms first Covid cases
State news agency says number of people in Pyongyang have contracted Omicron variant
China hits back at WHO over criticism of zero-Covid strategy
UN body’s chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said policy not sustainable
Peng Shuai’s abuse accusation pierces privileged citadel of Chinese politics
Tennis star’s allegation has made Zhang Gaoli a symbol of a system that resists scrutiny
China labels concern for Peng Shuai as ‘malicious hyping’
Countries consider Winter Olympics boycott after IOC meeting called a ‘publicity stunt’
WTA say Peng Shuai’s video call with IOC not enough to alleviate concerns
‘This video does not change our call for a full, fair and transparent investigation’
US tries to soothe French anger over Australian naval pact
France outraged that own lucrative contract torpedoed and it was given ‘no heads up’
UN angers Australia with Great Barrier Reef recommendation
Draft decision would see world’s largest collection of coral reefs added to ‘in danger’ list
Kim Jong-un urges preparation for dialogue and confrontation with US
North Korean leader makes first direct comment on US president Joe Biden’s administration
How China’s outrage machine kicked up a storm over H&M
Crisis is familiar to many foreign businesses in China
Coronavirus: Dubai blamed by several countries for spreading virus
World wrap: WHO visits hospitals in Wuhan where Covid-19 was first treated
Australia demands China apologise for tweet containing ‘repugnant’ fake image
Image tweeted by ministry spokesman depicts Australian soldier holding knife to Afghan child
Samsung pulls BTS-branded products from online Chinese platforms
K-pop stars sparked anger after comments about Korean war
‘I almost forgot about the epidemic’: Life starting to look normal in Wuhan
New infections have plummeted in China with many cities hosting large events again
China criticises US decision to withdraw from WHO
Move ‘another demonstration of US pursuing unilateralism and breaking contracts’
Fears of ‘reign of terror’ as China passes Hong Kong national security law
Historic move will allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity
Study warns of possible new ‘pandemic virus’ from pigs
Risks of viruses crossing species barrier into humans in densely populated regions highlighted
Beijing threatens US with visa restrictions over ‘trash’ law
Washington plans to target Chinese officials undermining Asian financial hub autonomy
India accuses China of preparing attack on border troops
Delhi says Chinese dammed a river and lay in wait for clash in which 20 Indians died
Twenty Indian soldiers killed on disputed Himalayan border with China
First loss of life in area for decades as ‘violent face-off’ between troops elevates dispute
Chinese parliament approves Hong Kong security law
Move paves way for anti-sedition laws which rights advocates say will threaten city’s freedoms
China calls some Hong Kong pro-democracy protests ‘terrorism’
Commissioner in territory says contentious new security law aimed at ‘troublemakers’
China paves way for security agencies to set up in Hong Kong
Outrage among pro-democracy legislators at security law put forward at National People’s Congress
Trump raises threat of new front in economic conflict with China
Call for federal pension fund to stop investing in Chinese stocks escalates tensions with Beijing
Coronavirus: Global death toll reaches 150,000, says Reuters tally
Total confirmed cases globally reaches 2.1 million, says Johns Hopkins University
China denies cover-up as Wuhan coronavirus deaths revised up 50%
Revision after scepticism of official figures and claims in US virus may be sourced to lab
World leaders condemn Donald Trump decision to halt WHO funding
World Health Organisation head says it regrets decision and is reviewing impact on finances
China-Africa relations in crisis after alleged racism over Covid-19
Widespread reports that African nationals in Guangzhou are being targeted as potential ‘carriers’
Deleted pages suggest China clamping down on coronavirus research
Move is likely to be part of attempt to control the narrative surrounding the pandemic
Fake news thrives in coronavirus ‘infodemic’
Maelstrom of the abnormal is perfect environment for those who deal in disinformation
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