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UK reports 89,176 new cases and 277 deaths – as it happened

UK cases and deaths fall day-on-day; Hong Kong government to compensate pet shops affected by culling of hamsters for Covid reasons

The Guardian - UK

Coronavirus: Is the newly found NeoCov COVID variant by Wuhan scientists the deadliest of all COVID strains?

Scientists in China have warned about a new strain of coronavirus, NeoCov, related to the Middle East respiratory syndrome MERS-coronavirus. NeoCoV carries with it the potentially combined high mortality rate of MERS-CoV (where one in three infected people die on average) and the high transmission rate of the current SARS-CoV-2…

The Times of India

Ten Pakistani soldiers killed in insurgent attack, army says

Separatist insurgents have claimed responsibility for an attack on a Pakistani army post near a southwestern port in which China is investing, and the army said 10 soldiers were killed.

Reuters

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In north Iraq, Chinese language school projects soft power

A Chinese language school in northern Iraq is attracting students who hope to land jobs with a growing number of Chinese companies in the oil, infrastructure, construction, and telecommunications sectors in the region

The Independent UK

From Olympic veteran to teenage record-breaker – Five stars to watch in Beijing

Snowboarder Shaun White and 15-year-old Kamila Valieva are among the international superstars to keep an eye out for in China

The Independent UK

Where is Peng Shuai? Australian Open T-shirts grab attention

An activist plans to hand out 1,000 T-shirts with the slogan “Where is Peng Shuai?"

The Independent UK

China skis: Olympics brings on boom in winter sports

The Beijing Winter Olympics is tapping into and encouraging growing interest among Chinese in skiing, skating, hockey and other previously unfamiliar winter sports

The Independent UK

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China’s Financial Diplomacy Wins Influence in Central Asian Countries

Even though its position in central Asian countries has evolved quite successfully, China still faces obstacles such as nationalism and political elites’ distrust of Beijing.

The News Lens

Taiwan president expresses 'empathy' for Ukraine's situation

Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Friday expressed "empathy" for Ukraine's situation due to the military threat the island faces from China, saying force was not the solution to resolving disputes.

Reuters

Race to salvage US F-35C fighter jet that crashed in hostile South China Sea

Fears that subs from China, which claims the area, could be first to reach wreckage that plunged from deck of aircraft carrier

The Guardian - US

UN human rights chief allowed to visit Xinjiang after Olympics

South China Morning Post reported that Beijing approved Bachelet’s trip on the condition that it should be ‘friendly’.

Al Jazeera

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The Hindu

China to strengthen space governance over next five years - white paper

China said it will strengthen its governance in space over the next five years to better protect its assets and interests, including the study of plans to build a near-earth object defence system and cooperation with other nations.

Reuters

Stellantis says it'll increase share of China JV to boost Jeep, but partner says it didn't agree

The maker of Jeep said on Thursday it will take majority ownership in its joint venture with one of its Chinese automaker partners in an effort to boost the SUV brand in a market particularly hungry for them.

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Reuters

China agrees to Xinjiang visit by U.N. rights chief in early 2022-South China Morning Post

China has agreed to let the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights visit Xinjiang in the first half of 2022 after the Beijing Winter Olympics, according to a report in the South China Morning Post which cited unnamed sources.

AAP

Seven urged to drop Beijing Olympics

Disenfranchised ethnic and religious minorities from China are urging the Seven Network to drop its coverage of next month's Winter Olympics in Beijing.

Reuters

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

The Beijing Winter Olympics kick off in a week, putting sports at centre-stage following preparations that have been clouded by diplomatic boycotts and the COVID-19 pandemic that has forced the Games into a tightly sealed bubble.

The Times of India

HC stays repeal of anti-dumping duty

AHMEDABAD: The Gujarat high court on Thursday extended its stay for six more weeks on the Centre’s decision to revoke anti-dumping duty on import of PVC flex films from China, and directed the Customs Excise and Service Tax Appellate Tribunal (CESTAT) to decide on the appeals filed by local manufacturers.

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Bangkok Post

Beijing steels itself for the Winter Games

Back in July last year, the International Olympic Committee announced a change to the Olympic motto, adding the word "Together" to its old 125-year-old "Faster, Higher, Stronger" banner. It was meant to signify the importance of standing together in solidarity. But as Beijing readies itself to host this year's Winter…

Benzinga

A O Smith Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates, Registers 19% Sales Growth

A O Smith Corp (NYSE:AOS) reported fourth-quarter net sales growth of 19% year-over-year to $995.5 million, beating the consensus of $962.3 million. EPS improved 18% Y/Y to $0.87, beating the consensus of $0.77. The gross margin contracted 260 bps to 36.2%. North America segment sales rose 27% to $714.8 million, driven by inflation-related price…

The Hindu

Not for third party in LAC talks, China tells U.S.

PLA Senior Colonel says 14th round of talks on the dispute with India was ‘positive and constructive’

Wales Online

'Loving' dog saves her owner's life after he rescued her from the pound

Richard says 'we rescued each other' after his pit bull miraculously sniffed out his Type 1 diabetes without any training

Benzinga

Jiangsu Recbio Shoots To Become Hong Kong's First HPV Vaccine Stock

Key takeaways: Jiangsu Recbio has filed a second IPO application to list in Hong Kong, hoping to become the first HPV vaccine maker in the market The company was valued at around 9 billion yuan after its latest funding round By Molly Wen

The Independent UK

British athletes must have freedom of expression in Beijing, Amnesty International demand

Amnesty has written to the BOA urging it to avoid placing restrictions on athletes

Benzinga

Daqo Taps Richly-Valued China-Listed Unit to Raise $1.7 Billion For Expansion

Key takeaways: Daqo New Energy will tap its China-listed subsidiary to raise funds for construction of a major new production facility in Inner Mongolia Daqo’s holdings in the China-listed unit, Xinjiang Daqo, are worth more than four times its own latest market value By Doug Young

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