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Hong Kong reopens to non-residents on May 1

Hong Kong's government announced the end of a 2-year-old ban on visitors.

Covid outbreak in Beijing prompts panic buying and lockdown fears

New York Times: Supermarkets stocked up as panic buying began.

Australia should be prepared for war, says Peter Dutton

Australian politician ups his war rhetoric after the PM issues a blunt warning.

Why a Chinese security deal in the Pacific could ripple through the world

New York Times: "China is looking to rebalance the global order in its favour."

Audrey Young: Blessings, bad news and plan B in Aussie election campaign

Week 2 wrap: Crushing egg-shells and catching Covid on the Australian campaign trail.

Australian leaders clash over China's expansion in Pacific

Australian PM Scott Morrison accused the opposition of 'taking China's side'.

'Staggering': Why the long wait for supplies in NZ is about to get worse

Lockdowns of Chinese truck drivers and factory staff hitting production, orders.

Inside Shanghai quarantine: 24-hour lights, no hot showers

The city has reported more than 300,000 cases since late March.

Shanghai hospital pays price for zero-Covid policy

The costs of zero-Covid may be outweighing the risk of getting sick in China.

China resorts to new lockdown measures, horror as corgi beaten to death by health worker

Lockdowns in Shanghai as Omicron infections rise above 10,000.

Shanghai seethes in Covid lockdown, posing test to China's leadership

New York Times: Heavy-handed restrictions set off chaos in China's commercial heart.

Covid patients fight for food and water in Shanghai

China's zero policy for Covid has put pressure on accessing basic food supplies.

'Totally inhumane': Child separations feed anger in a locked-down Shanghai

New York Times: Outrage erupted after images circulated of children isolated from parents.

China feels the strain of Covid, Russia and the economy

New York Times: Some are now asking aloud whether the country is on the wrong track.

This is what happens when globalisation breaks down

New York Times: The story of one shipping container shows the global supply chain trouble.

Australian journalist who worked for Chinese media on trial in Beijing

New York Times: Chinese authorities won't say what charges the business reporter faces.