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China bans meat from tenth Australian abattoir in response to media reports, says analyst

Meat processing giant Teys has been informed by Chinese authorities that its Naracoorte plant in South Australia which had a high-profile COVID-19 outbreak earlier in the year, has been temporarily suspended from exporting to China.

ABC News

Olympics-COVID cases mount as athletes, personnel arrive in Beijing

During the past four days China has detected 119 COVID-19 cases among athletes and personnel involved in the Beijing Winter Olympics, with authorities imposing a "closed loop" bubble to keep participants, staff and media separated from the public.

Reuters

Foreign journalists in China subject to rising intimidation, survey finds

Report says heightened dangers have prompted at least six to leave and many others to develop emergency exit plans

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Amid chill in relations, new PLA history returns spotlight to 1962 war

The downturn in ties has coincided with greater interest in China in the 1962 war, which hasn’t been covered as extensively in the media as Korean War or war with Japan

The Hindu

IMF Says China's Economic Imbalances Have Worsened

Imbalances in the Chinese economy have worsened and delayed China's transition to consumption-led growth, the International Monetary Fund said in an annual review on Friday, slashing its outlook for the country this year.

Bangkok Post

Tesla Latest Entrant Into Carpool Karaoke Competition

Chinese consumers have given an ovation to Tesla Inc., a new seller of karaoke microphones for singing in cars.

Bangkok Post

CMO says Omicron subvariant ‘not cause for concern’ – as it happened

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Foreign Minister Marise Payne to visit France in opportunity to repair relations after submarine spat

The French government invites a host of foreign ministers from across Asia, the Pacific and East Africa to its capital on February 22 for a meeting with their European counterparts and top European Union officials.

ABC News

Chinese Australians separated from family in China plan virtual celebrations for Lunar New Year

I live in Australia but my parents and extended family live in Inner Mongolia. This Lunar New Year I'm determined not to let the pandemic again ruin the two most important parts of our celebrations: family reunion and good food.

ABC News

Fonterra’s dairy-on-dumplings twist for Chinese market

Our biggest dairy company, Fonterra is gunning for consumers in China to put stretchy mozzarella cheese on the Lunar New Year dumplings they will be eating by the million this week.

Newsroom.co.nz

China privacy crackdown could hit NZ businesses

Kiwi organisations working in the country - or targeting its citizens - may have to meet tough new standards.

Newsroom.co.nz

Rafael Nadal Is The Comeback King, And The Big Three's New Leader

Rafa's fight back from a two-set deficit in Sunday's nearly six-hour epic Australian Open final against Daniil Medvedev might be the best win of his career.

Sports Illustrated

Biden aides have Situation Room fight about China policy

The dispute between Katherine Tai and Jake Sullivan stunned onlookers.

Axios

Beijing Seals off More Residential Areas, Reports 12 Cases

Beijing officials said Sunday they sealed off several residential communities in the city's northern district after two cases of COVID-19 were found. Residents in the Anzhenli neighborhood in Chaoyang district were sealed off on Saturday, and will not be allowed to leave their compound. Beijing is on high alert as…

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The Guardian - UK

How do we solve bitcoin’s carbon problem?

With bitcoin’s impact on the environment under scrutiny, experts debate whether a greener cryptocurrency is possible

InsideEVs

Fifth Gear Team Test Finds MG ZS EV Surprisingly Competent

The MG ZS EV is designed and built in China and is related to the Roewe RX3 crossover, but this test actually sings its praises...

Tribune News Service

At Beijing's COVID Games, Olympians try to stay negative

In order to get to the Beijing Olympics, Tabitha Peterson and her teammates had to pass a pair of high-stakes tests. They handled both with sure hands and steady nerves, making their way to the Winter Games in women's curling by capturing a bronze medal at the world championships and…

Reuters

Facing Chinese pressure, Taiwan president pledges to 'stride' into the world

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen thanked democratic nations for their support of the island in her Lunar New Year message on Sunday and pledged to "stride out" into the world, sounding a defiant note in the face of unrelenting Chinese pressure.

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The Guardian - UK

Sport, politics and Covid collide at the Beijing Winter Olympics

The Beijing Games will open on Friday in a country that hopes sport will be the talking point. But political twists or a resurgent virus could leave the event skating on thin ice

Bangkok Post

Taiwan VP repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access

TAIPEI: Taiwan Vice President William Lai used his final day in the United States to repeat an accusation that China blocked the island from obtaining Covid-19 vaccines last year, and to thank a US lawmaker for her role in donating the inoculations.

The Guardian - UK

Spotify to add advisory notices to podcasts mentioning Covid; protests in Prague over curbs – as it happened

Czech demonstrators are opposed to measures such as a restaurant ban for the unvaccinated; Harry and Meghan express concerns to Spotify about misinformation on platform

Reuters

Taiwan VP, in U.S., repeats accusation China blocked vaccine access

Taiwan Vice President William Lai used his final day in the United States to repeat an accusation that China blocked the island from obtaining COVID-19 vaccines last year, and to thank a U.S. lawmaker for her role in donating the inoculations.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

Honda to procure EV batteries from China, S. Korea manufacturers

Honda Motor Co. plans to procure batteries for its electric vehicles from Chinese and South Korean manufacturers, so it can transport them from near the production bases, The Yomiuri Shimbun has learned.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Beijing Reports Highest Covid Cases since June 2020 as Olympics Loom

Beijing recorded its highest number of new Covid-19 cases for a year and a half on Sunday, as the Chinese capital gears up to host the Winter Olympics in five days. China will hold the Games in a strict "closed-loop" bubble as part of its zero-Covid strategy of targeted lockdowns,…

The Independent UK

China manufacturing activity grows at slower pace in January

An official measure of manufacturing activity in China showed weaker growth in January while a private survey showed a contraction of activity in the world's second largest economy

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