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China rejects WHO plan for second phase of investigation of Covid-19 origin
China rejected on Thursday WHO plan for a second phase of an investigation into the origin of the coronavirus, which includes the hypothesis it could have escaped from a Chinese laboratory
 "China rejects WHO plan for second phase of investigation of Covid-19 origin")
Tens of thousands people evacuated as China storms spread northwards
The provincial weather bureau raised the storm alert for four cities in north of Henan - Xinxiang, Anyang, Hebi and Jiaozuo - to red, highest tier of a four-step colour-coded weather warning system
 "Tens of thousands people evacuated as China storms spread northwards")
US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman to visit China on July 25
US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R Sherman will travel to China next week, an official said, as part of the country's ongoing effort to hold candid exchanges with Chinese officials
 "US deputy secretary of state Wendy Sherman to visit China on July 25")
US closely monitoring trade situation between Australia and China: USTR
United States is closely monitoring the trade situation between China and Australia, US Trade Representative Katherine Tai has said
 "US closely monitoring trade situation between Australia and China: USTR")
US Congressman urges Joe Biden to sanction China for Microsoft hack
A top Congressman on Wednesday urged US President Joe Biden to sanction China over the country's recent cyber attack against Microsoft's email exchange
 "US Congressman urges Joe Biden to sanction China for Microsoft hack")
13 construction workers die in flooded tunnel in China's Guangdong province
At least 13 construction workers have died in a flooded highway tunnel in China's Guangdong province, local media reported
 "13 construction workers die in flooded tunnel in China's Guangdong province")
China fines tech giants for spreading content exploiting children
China's internet watchdog said Wednesday it has fined platforms operated by e-commerce company Alibaba and gaming firm Tencent
 "China fines tech giants for spreading content exploiting children")
China's 'iPhone city' relocates over 100,000 as floods kill 25
Military blasts dam to divert water threatening heavily populated provinces
Chile's Codelco plans India, SE Asia push to trim reliance on China
The firm will open a new office in Singapore to help lead the push around the region to deal with clients in Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, among others
 "Chile's Codelco plans India, SE Asia push to trim reliance on China")
China begins testing for Covid cases in Nanjiang after new virus cluster
China has begun mass testing of people in Nanjing in Jiangsu Province after 17 airport workers in the city tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday causing massive flight cancellations and delays.
 "China begins testing for Covid cases in Nanjiang after new virus cluster")
Central banks will accelerate rise of China's yuan, global survey shows
The Global Public Investor survey, published annually by the London-based OMFIF think tank, showed 30% of central banks plan to increase yuan holdings over the next 12-24 months
 "Central banks will accelerate rise of China's yuan, global survey shows")
13 killed, over 100,000 evacuated as unprecedented floods hit central China
President Xi Jinping to deployed the Army to rescue those trapped in inundated subways, hotels and public places, amid fears of collapse of a dam posing flood risk to the provincial capital.
 "13 killed, over 100,000 evacuated as unprecedented floods hit central China")
Japanese envoy to Australia says Tokyo 'struggles every day' with China
Japan's relationship with China was no better than notoriously strained Sino-Australian relations, the Japanese ambassador to Australia said on Wednesday
 "Japanese envoy to Australia says Tokyo 'struggles every day' with China")
China's 'iPhone city' relocates 100,000 people after record rain, flood
Zhengzhou, home to the largest iPhone-making plant, 457.5 millimeters of rain fall in the 24 hours through 5 pm on Tuesday, the highest since records began for the city of more than 10 million people
 "China's 'iPhone city' relocates 100,000 people after record rain, flood")
Heavy rainstorms in central China's Zhengzhou city claims 12 lives
At least 12 people have been killed in rainstorms in Zhengzhou city in central China's Henan province, the local government said
 "Heavy rainstorms in central China's Zhengzhou city claims 12 lives")
Taiwan to open first Europe office in its name, angers China
The government in Taipei will open its office in the Baltic nation of Lithuania, Taiwan's Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said at a briefing.
 "Taiwan to open first Europe office in its name, angers China")
US, key allies squarely blame Chinese govt for recent cyber attacks
The group of nations said Monday that the Chinese government has been the mastermind behind a series of malicious ransomware, data theft and cyber-espionage attacks against public and private entities
 "US, key allies squarely blame Chinese govt for recent cyber attacks")
Nokia wins first 5G radio contract in China, Ericsson loses ground
As is customary, Chinese companies took the lion's share of the order
 "Nokia wins first 5G radio contract in China, Ericsson loses ground")
Will find out truth, bring perpetrators to justice, says China on Pak blast
China on Monday declined to comment on speculation that Pakistan's Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Beijing for an emergency briefing on a recent bomb blast targeting Chinese workers
 "Will find out truth, bring perpetrators to justice, says China on Pak blast")
China's first human to be infected with Monkey B virus dies: Report
A Beijing-based veterinarian who was confirmed as China's first human infection case with Monkey B virus (BV) has died, amid rising concerns, the official media here reported
 "China's first human to be infected with Monkey B virus dies: Report")