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January 4, 2023

China undercounting COVID-19 cases and deaths, WHO says: 'We still do not have complete data'

China is underrepresenting the extent of the COVID-19 surge that is ripping through the country, a World Health Organization official said on Wednesday.

January 4, 2023

China warns US not to cross 'red line' on Taiwan, use 'salami tactics'

China is warning the U.S. not to use "salami tactics" and stop challenging Beijing's "red line" on Taiwan, which it regards as its own territory.

January 4, 2023

Times Square NYE celebration featured Chinese official who said Communist Party is 'great party'

A Chinese government official who routinely praises the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) was featured at a New Year's Eve Times Square event attended by state and city officials.

January 3, 2023

State Department calls on China to be more transparent on current COVID-19 surge, virus' origins

State Department spokesperson Ned Price called on China to be more transparent about the current COVID-19 outbreak and origins of the virus on Tuesday.

January 3, 2023

Chinese carrier strike group, drones operating near Japan, which dispatched aircraft to monitor situation

Chinese drones and warships have been operating near Japan in recent weeks, worrying Japanese defense officials.

January 3, 2023

Belgium to test wastewater on flights arriving from China for COVID

Wastewater on planes arriving to Belgium from China will be tested for COVID-19. China is currently facing a surge in cases after lifting its "zero-COVID" policies.

January 3, 2023

European Union offers China free COVID vaccines as cases surge

The European Union is offering free coronavirus vaccines to China as the country is facing an increase of cases after lifting its "zero-COVID" policies last year.

January 3, 2023

China blasts 'unacceptable' COVID-19 travel restrictions, claims political motivations for new rules

China has changed how it reports cases and deaths related to COVID-19, with officials no longer counting asymptomatic results as positive and only certain deaths as covid-related.

January 3, 2023

Patients flood Shanghai hospitals after China relaxes its COVID policies

Hospitals in Shanghai are overflowing with patients after China lifted its coronavirus rules. Countries are urging China to release figures on its latest COVID wave.

January 3, 2023

China's new foreign minister praises Americans, strikes friendly tone

The Chinese Communist Party has promoted its ambassador to the U.S., Qin Gang, to the position of foreign minister, striking a surprisingly friendly tone.