China

China reports first two COVID-19 deaths in more than a year

Mar 19, 2022 11:13

China reported its first two COVID-19 deaths in more than a year, the National Health Commission said Saturday, both coming in the northeastern province of Jilin as the country faces its worst case upsurge since the pandemic’s outset.
China’s first Moon rocks ignite research bonanza

Mar 19, 2022 05:52

Samples collected by Chang’e-5 are revealing exciting insights into the Moon’s evolution.
China's Xi calls for immediate end to Ukraine conflict in call with Biden

Mar 19, 2022 02:40

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told his American counterpart, Joe Biden, that the ongoing war in Ukraine has to end as soon as possible.
Putin: Western ‘economic blitzkrieg’ doomed to failure

Mar 16, 2022 15:37

President Vladimir Putin says the sanctions imposed against Russia over its offensive in Ukraine are doomed to failure.
Report: Saudi Arabia mulls ditching dollar in favor of China's yuan

Mar 16, 2022 04:56

Saudi Arabia is considering ditching the US dollar in favor of yuan in its oil sales to China, something which stands to profoundly affect the energy market, The Wall Street Journal reports.
Vienna talks: Iran says strong agreement possible if Americans are ‘realistic’

Mar 16, 2022 03:44

Iran’s foreign minister says that a good strong agreement can be reached on restoring the US-abandoned Iran deal through the Vienna talks if the American side is realistic.
China calls on US not to harm Beijing’s interests while dealing with Russia

Mar 15, 2022 13:49

China has called on the United States not to harm Beijing’s legitimate rights and interests while dealing with Russia over its ongoing military offensive against Ukraine.
Russia takes full control of Kherson in Ukraine as war enters 20th day

Mar 15, 2022 10:32

Russia’s Defense Ministry says its troops have taken control of Ukraine’s southern region of Kherson as the Russian military campaign enters its 20th day.
US: China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions

Mar 14, 2022 09:47

The United States says China will face consequences if it helps Russia evade sanctions imposed by Washington and its allies in response to Moscow’s military operation in Ukraine.
Millions locked down as China wrestles worst virus outbreak in two years

Mar 14, 2022 06:47

China has placed millions of people under lockdown to stem a surge in coronavirus infections, following a two-fold rise in the number of cases nationwide to nearly 3,400.