WorldMost transmissible yet: New ‘Kraken’ Covid variant arrives in AustraliaNew variant 'more active, young and able to get around'.06 Jan 04:31 AM
WorldCelebrity deaths trigger questions over China’s Covid death toll cover-upOfficial figures increasingly contradict what people are witnessing.06 Jan 02:34 AM
WorldBeds run out at Beijing hospital as Covid surge continuesThe crisis follows China's abandonment of its most severe virus restrictions last month.05 Jan 05:06 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeChina’s Covid generation: the surging inequality behind Xi’s U-turnFinancial Times: Lockdowns upended the education of millions and blocked social mobility.04 Jan 01:25 AM
WorldChina threatens to tighten its borders in response to international Covid bansBig surge in virus numbers is causing concern.03 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandMandatory Covid-19 testing for China travellers overreaction, NZ officials reported sayingCase numbers in China are thought to be surging.03 Jan 03:36 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeRecession to hit a third of the world this year, IMF warnsFinancial Times: Next few months especially "tough for China" as Covid speads.01 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandNational backs pre-travel Covid testing on travellers from ChinaLeader Christopher Luxon supports moves for travel restrictions.01 Jan 09:43 PM
New ZealandGovt to assess Covid risk of travellers from China as Australia introduces testing of passengersThe move comes after Australia moves to introduce mandatory testing.01 Jan 05:02 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessNZ dairy prices should pick up late this year, big bank predictsWhere one country goes, global dairy prices follow.01 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldAustralia imposes new Covid restrictions on China arrivals; full freedoms remain in NZAustralia will introduce mandatory Covid testing for travellers from China.01 Jan 06:12 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessJohn Key: NZ must form its own mature view of ChinaOpinion: Although much has changed under Xi, China's potential is mind-blowing.31 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldTop Aussie medical figures in stoush over China Covid treatmentState's AMA president called for arrivals from virus-stricken country to be quarantined.31 Dec 02:57 AM
WorldNun investigated by India for ‘spying’ on Dalai Lama amid rising tensions with ChinaTelegraph: She was arrested at a pilgrimage site where the leader was speaking.31 Dec 02:15 AM
WorldChina's Covid-19 deaths hitting ‘9000 a day’ - expertsExperts fear the worst is yet to come as evidence shows the virus is not under control.30 Dec 05:10 AM
AirlinesMissing bags misery: Airline group head ‘feels’ passengers’ frustrationResources may be stretched even thinner with the return of tourists from China.30 Dec 12:02 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS economy can still pull off ‘soft landing’Financial Times: Biden administration sees large-scale investments blunting downturn.30 Dec 12:00 AM
WorldBrazil’s President-elect picks Amazon defender for environment ministerThe new administration has said it will crack down on illegal deforestation.29 Dec 10:15 PM
WorldLack of info on China’s Covid-19 surge stirs global concernIt comes after China said it would start reissuing passports and visas for Lunar New Year.29 Dec 05:17 PM
WorldUS will require Covid-19 testing for travellers from ChinaThe US will join other nations in imposing restrictions because of a surge of infections.28 Dec 09:18 PM
WorldChina to resume issuing passports, fuelling infection fears as virus surgesThe tourism move is China's latest big step away from its harsh Covid restrictions.28 Dec 05:14 PM
WorldTerrifying clips expose China’s Covid crisisChina is experiencing a Covid-19 surge unlike any other.28 Dec 08:09 AM
WorldChina will scrap Covid quarantine for incoming travellers from early JanuaryBut some restrictions will remain.26 Dec 09:31 PM
WorldChina’s Covid-19 surge raises odds of new coronavirus mutantThe country of 1.4 billion has largely abandoned its “zero-Covid” policy.25 Dec 10:48 PM
MarketsStock markets' unexpected and rare end-of-year crashIndices across the globe plunged overnight.22 Dec 10:56 PM
WorldPower move? China building on reefs in critical shipping routesBeijing is controlling access to crucial shipping lanes and strengthening its military.22 Dec 05:44 PM
WorldChina buckling under ‘tsunami’ of Covid infectionsA video shared on social media shows chaotic scenes in a Chinese hospital.20 Dec 11:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFrom zero-Covid to no plan: Behind China’s pandemic u-turnNew York Times: After micromanaging, Xi Jinping has left China to improvise.20 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldIndia moves to build military road along border with ChinaTelegraph: The ‘frontier highway’ will allow Delhi to combat potential aggression.20 Dec 01:43 AM
WorldRussia and China to hold joint naval drillsThe exercise will showcase increasingly close defense ties between the two countries.19 Dec 11:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTraumatised by Covid, but ruled by a party that never apologisesNew York Times: Many in China want national reckoning over hard-line “zero Covid” policy.16 Dec 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumMarketsJarden Brief: Semiconductor wars heat up with billions at stakeTech stocks up after rumours Beijing will mimic Biden's semiconductor package.14 Dec 07:34 PM
WorldChina removes 6 diplomats from UK after protester assaultedBritish police wanted to question the officials over assault on a pro-democracy protester.14 Dec 05:53 PM
WorldChina won’t report asymptomatic Covid cases in further shiftIt’s another step in China’s uncertain exit from some of world’s strictest Covid measures.14 Dec 04:46 PM
