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Brazil bans China's Sinovac Covid vax over fears of contamination
Brazil's health regulator has temporarily suspended the use of over 12.1 million doses of China's Sinovac Covid vaccine over fears of the vials being contaminated, media reports said
 "Brazil bans China's Sinovac Covid vax over fears of contamination")
UK aircraft carrier visits Japan for drill amid China worry
Japan's defence minister on Monday welcomed the British aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth as it made its first Japanese port call
 "UK aircraft carrier visits Japan for drill amid China worry")
China says government to set prices for after-school classes
The shares of companies such as TAL Education Group, New Oriental Education & Technology Group and Gaotu Techedu Inc., once stock market darlings, have all tumbled.
 "China says government to set prices for after-school classes")
Afghan crisis: 600 Taliban fighters killed in Panjshir, says resistance
Top US general warns of a 'civil war' if the Islamists fail to consolidate power
 "Afghan crisis: 600 Taliban fighters killed in Panjshir, says resistance")
China seeks common stand with Iran on Afghanistan under Taliban
China is already coordinating its evolving policy on Afghanistan with its all-weather ally Pakistan and Russia which also share borders with Afghanistan.
 "China seeks common stand with Iran on Afghanistan under Taliban")
Tokyo Paralympics: China takes medal haul to 200, leads table
China claimed seven more gold medals on Saturday to remain a runaway leader on the Paralympic standings -- with 200 medals including 93 gold.
 "Tokyo Paralympics: China takes medal haul to 200, leads table")
Multiplying crackdowns haven't stopped investment pouring into China
Amidst the turmoil in markets, foreign investors have added to their holdings of stocks in Shanghai and Shenzhen every month since November via trading links
 "Multiplying crackdowns haven't stopped investment pouring into China")
City of Beijing said to seek taking Didi under state control
Didi's shares spiked 8% before paring gains to about 5% higher in pre-market trading in New York
 "City of Beijing said to seek taking Didi under state control")
China our most important partner, ready to invest in Afghanistan: Taliban
'China represents a fundamental and extraordinary opportunity for us because it is ready to invest and rebuild our country,' says Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid
 "China our most important partner, ready to invest in Afghanistan: Taliban")
Taliban co-founder Mullah Baradar to lead new Afghanistan govt
Leader was the main signatory of the peace deal with Trump admin in Feb '20
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China a 'role model' for developing countries to address poverty: PaK PM
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan described China as a "role model" for the developing countries to address poverty, saying Beijing's high economic growth has brought 800 million people out of penury
 "China a 'role model' for developing countries to address poverty: PaK PM")
Afghanistan crisis likely on BRICS summit agenda, indicates China
The crisis in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the Taliban toppling the US-backed government in Kabul is expected to be discussed during the BRICS summit scheduled this month, China indicated on Friday
 "Afghanistan crisis likely on BRICS summit agenda, indicates China")
China trying to take over abandoned US airbase at Bagram: Nikki Haley
The US needs to closely watch China as it might try to take over the Bagram air force base in Afghanistan following the Taliban's takeover of the war-torn country, Haley warned
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President Xi says China will set up 3rd stock exchange in Beijing
China will set up its third mainland stock exchange to serve private companies in its capital, Beijing, President Xi Jinping said.
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US envoy John Kerry says China crucial to handling climate crisis
China needs to expand its efforts to reduce carbon emissions to help hold back the rise in global temperatures, US envoy John Kerry said Thursday.
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Chinese firms rush to embrace 'common prosperity' slogan
At least 73 companies used the flagship slogan in statements to shareholders
China orders ride-hailing firms Meituan, Didi to fix misconduct by year-end
The regulators criticized them for disrupting fair competition and hurting the interests of drivers and passengers, according to a statement published Thursday
 "China orders ride-hailing firms Meituan, Didi to fix misconduct by year-end")
ByteDance says it will downsize fintech biz, plans to sell stock broker ops
ByteDance, the owner of TikTok, said it would shrink its financial services unit and that it planned to sell its stock broking operations amid China's tightening grip on the fintech sector
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China trying to take Bagram air force base, use Pak against India: Haley
In the aftermath of the Taliban regaining power in Afghanistan, a former senior American diploma Nikki Haley t has said there is a need to closely watch China
China warns US envoy John Kerry that bad ties could set back climate talks
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warned United States climate envoy John Kerry that deteriorating US-China relations could undermine cooperation between the two on climate change
 "China warns US envoy John Kerry that bad ties could set back climate talks")