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Millions take to China's roads and air in 1st big autumn holiday since end of zero-COVID
Many millions of Chinese tourists are expected to travel within their country, splurging on hotels, tours, attractions and meals in a boost to the economy during the 8-day autumn holiday period that began Friday.
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China accuses Taiwan of using economic and trade issues to seek independence
China’s government has accused Taiwan’s ruling party of seeking independence, a day after the self-governing island’s president lobbied for Australia’s support in joining a regional trade pact.
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Engine fire erupts on Air China flight in Singapore, sending smoke into cabin and injuring 9
Nine passengers have been injured after an engine fire sent smoke into the cabin of an Air China jetliner landing in Singapore, prompting an evacuation of the aircraft.
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UK leader chides China after report of Parliament staffer arrested for spying
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has chastised China’s premier for “unacceptable” interference in British democracy.
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China arrests two for plowing through Great Wall with excavator to create shortcut
The pair wanted a shorter route for some construction work they were doing in nearby towns, the government report said.
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Great Wall of China severely damaged by workers looking for a shortcut
Two people have been detained after allegedly digging the hole using an excavator, local authorities said.
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Powerful Typhoon Saola makes landfall, shutting down parts of southern China
Typhoon Saola has made landfall in southern China after nearly 900,000 people moved to safety and most of Hong Kong and other parts of coastal southern China suspended business, transport and classes.
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Pope arrives in Mongolia as Vatican relations with Russia and China remain strained
Pope Francis has arrived in Mongolia to encourage one of the world’s smallest and newest Catholic communities.
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Is the bride 25 or younger? Couples get cash reward to promote earlier marriage in China
Local Chinese officials trying to increase the birth rate are offering about $130 to young couples who get married while the bride is 25 or younger.
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Raimondo meets Chinese officials in ‘tricky' visit as countries seek a more stable relationship
Raimondo arrived in Beijing on Sunday night, beginning a visit which came at the invitation of her counterpart, Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao.
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Japan begins release of 1.3 million metric tons of radioactive water into ocean
Japan began releasing more than 1 million metric tons of radioactive water into the ocean on Thursday as part of its plan to decommission the Fukushima nuclear power plant.
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Journalist jailed in China for 3 years describes standing in sunlight for just 10 hours each year
Cheng Lei was found guilty at a closed-door trial last year but has yet to be sentenced. She described deeply missing her children in a letter to the Australian public.
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Biden signs executive order restricting US investments in Chinese tech
Senior administration officials said that the effort stemmed from national security goals, rather than economic interests and that the categories it covered were narrow in scope
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At least 20 killed and 27 missing as deadly flooding in China worsens and rescues continue
Heavy rain and high water levels of China’s northeastern rivers are threatening cities downstream, prompting the evacuation of thousands.
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China's capital Beijing records 29 inches of rain, the highest in at least 140 years
China’s capital has recorded its heaviest rainfall in at least 140 years over the past few days as remnants of Typhoon Doksuri deluged the region, turning streets into canals where emergency crews used rubber boats to rescue stranded residents.
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Zoo in China denies speculation that its bears are actually humans in disguise
An eastern China zoo denied claims that its bears are people dressed in costumes after a video of one standing like a human went viral.
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England rolls into Women's World Cup Round of 16 with 6-1 win over China
England cemented its spot atop Group D at the Women’s World Cup with a dominant 6-1 victory over China on Tuesday.
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At least 11 dead and 27 missing in flooding around Beijing after days of rain, Chinese state media report
Chinese state media report 11 people have died and 27 are missing amid flooding in the mountains surrounding the capital Beijing.
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Shorthanded China holds off Haiti at Women's World Cup
China defeated Haiti 1-0 in a Group D match at the 2023 Women’s World Cup despite having just 10 players on the field for the majority of the match.
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Victims in deadly collapse of China middle school gym roof largely members of girl's volleyball team
Prosecutors in northeastern China are pursuing criminal charges against construction managers blamed for the collapse of the roof of a middle school gymnasium, leading to 11 deaths.