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China locks down southern city as omicron variant surges

China has ordered inhabitants of the southern city of Baise to stay home and suspended transportation links amid a surge in COVID-19 cases at least partly linked to the omicron variant

The Independent UK

Kirsty Muir’s dream comes true at Winter Olympics after eclipsing idol in ‘insane’ Big Air

The 17-year-old edged the acclaimed Swiss star Sarah Hoefflin to take fifth as China’s Eileen Gu claimed gold in a thrilling Women’s Freeski Big Air Final

The Independent UK

Eileen Gu ‘breaking boundaries’ but contradictions heighten tensions after gold

The 18-year-old snatched gold ahead of France’s Tess Ledeux with a massive 94.50 in her final jump in Beijing

The Independent UK

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WTA chief reiterates Peng Shuai concerns despite her denying sexual assault allegation

In an interview with L'Equipe at the Winter Olympics, Peng Shuai denied that she was sexually assaulted by a former Chinese party leader official

Daily Mirror

Several factors contribute to NBC's low Olympic ratings

NBC’s Mike Tirico began Friday’s opening ceremony by saying “just over six months ago in Tokyo, we said we were about to embark on an Olympics unlike any other

The Independent UK

Taiwan Welcomes Second US Arms Sale Worth $100 Million under Biden

Taiwan thanked the United States Tuesday for selling up to $100 million worth of equipment and services to support its air and missile defense systems, as China ramps up incursions of warplanes into the island's air defense zone.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US and Russia clash over use and impact of UN sanctions

The United States and its allies clashed with Russia and China in the U.N. Security Council over the usefulness and impact of U.N. sanctions, currently imposed on countries from North Korea to Yemen and Congo as well the al-Qaida and Islamic State extremist groups and their affiliates and supporters

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Japan finishes 4th in mixed team ski jumping

ZHANGJIAKOU, China - The Japanese quartet of Sara Takanashi, Yukiya Sato, Yuki Ito and Ryoyu Kobayashi finished fourth in the Olympic debut of mixed team ski jumping at the Beijing Games on Monday.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.67% on Tuesday

Shenzhen Component Index closed down 0.98%

Caixin Global

Eileen Gu: Who is the California-born superstar freestyle skier aiming to win gold for China?

The 18-year-old athlete from San Francisco is favourite in three Beijing events

The Independent UK

Winter Olympics 2022: Kirsty Muir fifth in Big Air final plus latest news, results and medal table

British teenager Kirsty Muir finished fifth in the inaugural Big Air final as Eileen Gu won gold for hosts China at the Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Evening Standard

Winter Olympics: British freestyle skier Kirsty Muir lands rare ‘dub 12’ trick in Big Air finals

The young athlete said she had no regrets after coming fifth in the freestyle finals

The Independent UK

The big-air competition slope in Shougang a striking feature of Beijing's Winter Olympics

Shougang used to be home to a steel mill, spewing noxious gas into the Beijing air for decades. Now it is a case study in urban renewal as home to one of Beijing 2022's most iconic venues.

ABC News

Australia denied access to dual citizen detained for alleged ‘subversion’ in Hong Kong

China does not recognise dual citizenship of Australian-Chinese man held for 11 months under national security law

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Asharq Al-Awsat

US Says Iran Nuclear Deal 'in Sight' but Urgent Need to Finalize

The United States said Monday a deal was possible with Iran on its nuclear program but that an agreement had to be completed urgently as Tehran advances its capabilities, on the eve of renewed talks. The negotiations -- attended by China, France, Germany, Russia, United Kingdom, Iran and the United…

The Guardian - AU

Covid live: Italy and Spain to ease mask mandate; UK records 66,183 new cases – as it happened

Italy and Spain relax rules on wearing masks in outdoor spaces; UK records 314 Covid-related deaths

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Hanyu idolized in China

BEIJING -- Figure skating star Yuzuru Hanyu hit the ice for the first time at the Beijing Winter Olympic Games on Tuesday.

Al Jazeera

Gu takes home gold for China as Peng watches from stands

Teen took top spot with stunning final jump as tennis star who made sexual assault allegations was spotted in the crowd.

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The Independent UK

Eileen Gu takes big air skiing gold with dramatic final run in Beijing

Nicknamed ‘snow princess’, Gu lands a first 1620 on her final jump in women’s freestyle big air event

Bangkok Post

US approves $100m arms sale for Taiwan to improve missile defence

The US State Department has approved a possible $100 million (3.3 billion baht) weapons sale to Taiwan so that the self-ruled island can improve its Patriot missile defence system amid pressure by China, the US government said Monday.

The Independent UK

EXPLAINER: How China got blue skies in time for Olympics

The clear skies greeting Olympic athletes in Beijing this month is a stark change from just a decade ago when the city’s notorious air pollution often made it difficult to make out nearby buildings

The Independent UK

N. Korea increases virus budget after partial border opening

North Korea plans to increase its government spending on pandemic measures by one-third this year to carry out leader Kim Jong Un’s calls for a more advanced virus response

The Independent UK

Peng Shuai watches Gu win Olympic gold in freeski big air

Chinese tennis player Peng Shuai sat with International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach and watched American-born Chinese freeskier Eileen Gu win gold at the women’s big air event

The News Lens

US Approves Deal To Boost Taiwan Defense Systems

The US$100 million arms deal is meant to help Taiwan “sustain, maintain, and improve” its air-defense missiles in the face of pressure from China, a U.S. defense agency said.

The Independent UK

US-born freeskier Gu wins Olympic big air gold for China

American-born Eileen Gu of China cranked out the first 1620 of her career on her final jump to earn the first of what she hopes will be three gold medals at the Beijing Olympics in women’s freestyle big air

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