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China lockdown: tens of millions trapped in Shanghai
It’s one of China’s largest cities, a powerhouse for its economy and its international face.
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Covid-19: Millions locked down in Shanghai after outbreak
Authorities in China have imposed indefinite lockdown restrictions in Shanghai – home to 26 million people – as they battle to control a surge in Covid cases.
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MPs under pressure to reverse sale of Wales semiconductor plant
Ministers have come under pressure to reverse the multi-million pound sale of a major semiconductor plant in Wales to a company that is reportedly linked to the Chinese communist party.
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Sanctions on China over Russia links would plunge world into global recession, Chinese academic says
We spoke to Victor Gao, vice president of the Centre for China and Globalisation in Beijing, who previously worked closely with former Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping.
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Could China help Russia in Ukraine?
China has indicated it is willing to give its military support to Russia’s invasion. That’s the claim of American diplomats tonight, despite their attempts to head off any agreement to transfer Chinese weapons.
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We should not write off the threat of nuclear warfare by Russia, says Victor Gao
When the invasion of Ukraine started, China did not openly condemn it.
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MI5 accuses ‘Chinese agent’ of trying to influence politicians
Today MI5 accused Chinese lawyer Christine Lee of attempting to covertly influence British politics to the benefit of the Chinese Communist Party.
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The world in 2022: what to expect
What might happen in the world in 2022?
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Revisited: China’s feminist fightback
In this episode from August 2021, Jessie Lau talks about whether the #MeToo movement in China can prevail.
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Stand News: Hong Kong pro-democracy news outlet shuts down after police raid
One of Hong Kong’s last remaining pro-democracy news sites has been shut down after police raided its offices and arrested senior staff members.
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Memorial to Tiananmen Square victims removed from Hong Kong University
One of Hong Kong’s last remaining public monuments honouring the victims of the Tiananmen Square massacre has been removed, after workmen dismantled a statue at Hong Kong University during the night.
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Xi Jinping: who is the most powerful man in the world?
He has rewritten the history books to affirm his place in China’s national narrative and is set for another decade in power.
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Women’s Tennis Association suspends all tournaments in China amid Peng Shuai safety concerns
China opposes the “politicisation of sport” , said their foreign ministry spokesperson today, following the Women’s Tennis Association decision to pull out of all tournaments in the country.
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MI6 chief says spies need tech help to combat Chinese espionage
Chinese secret services are mounting “large-scale” espionage operations against the UK, and the intelligence community must urgently seek new partnerships with tech.
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COP26: Will China and the US put aside rivalries to tackle climate change?
The COP summit is the world’s best and, many say, last chance to get runaway climate change under control.