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Chinese mainland reports no new locally transmitted Covid-19 cases
Wednesday also saw the discharge of 92 Covid-19 patients from hospitals following their recovery
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China denies sending equipment, experts to Myanmar to control internet
China on Wednesday refuted reports of sending IT experts and supplying equipment to help the Myanmar military to regulate the internet to control the mass protests against the coup.
 "China denies sending equipment, experts to Myanmar to control internet")
WHO dismisses 'lab leak' theory of coronavirus origin in Wuhan, China
Following a 12-day visit to China to probe the origins of Covid-19 in Wuhan, a team of World Health Organization (WHO) on Tuesday dismissed the theory of a 'lab leak' of the virus
 "WHO dismisses 'lab leak' theory of coronavirus origin in Wuhan, China")
Belt and Road Initiative: Pakistan to seek debt relief from China
The Belt and Road program had found new life in Pakistan last year with the signing of $11 billion worth of projects
 "Belt and Road Initiative: Pakistan to seek debt relief from China")
India, China hold discussions on issues relating to UN Security Council
The MEA said the Chinese delegation was briefed about India's priorities during its UNSC tenure in the meeting that took place in the virtual format
 "India, China hold discussions on issues relating to UN Security Council")
Covid-19 may have taken 'convoluted path' to Wuhan, says WHO team leader
Unlikely to have leaked from lab; origins point to bats, says investigating team
 "Covid-19 may have taken 'convoluted path' to Wuhan, says WHO team leader")
Joe Biden will 'walk, not run' on trade deals as Sino-US tension lingers
Following former president Donald Trump's "America First" stance, the Biden administration has a "Buy American" policy for federal procurement
 "Joe Biden will 'walk, not run' on trade deals as Sino-US tension lingers")
WHO says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab
The visit by the WHO team took months to negotiate after China only agreed to it amid massive international pressure
 "WHO says coronavirus unlikely to have leaked from China lab")
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail in national security case
He was granted a HK$10 million ($1.3 million) bail by a lower court on Dec. 23 only for the Court of Final Appeal to bring him back into custody on Dec. 31 for another hearing
 "Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denied bail in national security case")
Australian journalist formally arrested in China on suspicion of spying
Australian national Cheng Lei was detained last year by Chinese authorities
 "Australian journalist formally arrested in China on suspicion of spying")
Chinese-Aus reporter arrested for allegedly spreading Chinese secrets
China has formally arrested a Chinese-born Australian journalist for CGTN, on suspicion of illegally supplying state secrets overseas, Australia's foreign minister said on Monday
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China coronavirus update: Mainland reports 14 new imported Covid cases
The Chinese mainland reported 14 new imported Covid-19 cases on Sunday, bringing the total number of imported cases to 4,804, the National Health Commission said in its daily report on Monday
 "China coronavirus update: Mainland reports 14 new imported Covid cases")
China should expect extreme competition' from US, says President Joe Biden
Joe Biden says China is in for extreme competition from the US under his administration, but that the new relationship he wants to forge need not be one of conflict
 "China should expect extreme competition' from US, says President Joe Biden")
Clubhouse app offers Chinese rare glimpse of censor-free debate
The app is accessible in China without needing a VPN, which is used to bypass the firewall
 "Clubhouse app offers Chinese rare glimpse of censor-free debate")
China issues new anti-monopoly guidelines targeting tech giants
SAMR said the latest guidelines would "stop monopolistic behaviours in the platform economy and protect fair competition in the market."
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Hard labour for cheap stuff
Book review of Made in China: A Prisoner, an SOS Letter, and the Hidden Cost of America's Cheap Goods
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New China norms on anti-monopoly behaviour targeting its tech platforms
China's market regulator on Sunday released new guidelines on anti-monopoly behaviour targeting internet platforms.
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Did Covid-19 come from Wuhan seafood market? Investigators find fresh clues
Worldwide, Covid-19 has caused more than 105.7 million infections and 2.3 million deaths
 "Did Covid-19 come from Wuhan seafood market? Investigators find fresh clues")
China flags Taiwan as core issue, asks US to fix Trump admin 'mistakes'
China on Saturday asked the US to rectify the 'mistakes' of former President Donald Trump's aggressive policies towards Beijing
 "China flags Taiwan as core issue, asks US to fix Trump admin 'mistakes'")
US will hold China accountable for abuses of international system: Blinken
The US will hold China accountable for its abuses of the international system, US Secretary of State Blinken said as he spoke to Chinese counterpart Jiechi and raised issue of human rights violations
 "US will hold China accountable for abuses of international system: Blinken")