TravelLunar New Year tourism hopes wane as Chinese stay homeChinese tourism boom to blip as most travelers opt not to travel abroad.19 Jan 10:15 PM
World'Bleaker than expected': China's population falls for first time in decadesThere were 850,000 fewer people recorded at the end of 2022.17 Jan 03:30 AM
World‘Frightening’: Experts warn of 'enormous' losses if China invades Taiwan'Some outcomes are obvious: Such as any conflict being immensely destructive.'15 Jan 04:13 AM
WorldChina reports 60,000 Covid-related deaths, says peak passedThe reported Covid deaths occurred in hospitals. More people might also have died at home.14 Jan 11:38 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessChina’s plan to reset the economy and win back friendsFinancial Times: Behind the havoc caused by Covid, a fundamental shift is taking place.11 Jan 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn pictures: This is what Shanghai’s Covid outbreak looks likeNew York Times: Up to 70% of the city’s 26m residents have been infected, officials say.10 Jan 09:45 PM
Freight and logisticsWorld Bank warns global recession a looming threatForecast slashed due to weakening growth expected in world's top economies.10 Jan 06:13 PM
WorldChinese invasion of Taiwan would be doomed to fail, says reportThe report from Washington lays out the huge consequences for all involved.10 Jan 04:41 AM
WorldChinese police clash with Covid test factory workers after sackingsVideos show protests erupting in the city of Chongqing following reported dismissals.09 Jan 12:56 AM
WorldChina: 17 people dead - at least 22 injured in holiday rush crashThe accident occurred outside the city of Nanchang in Jiangxi province08 Jan 04:02 AM
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
