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China tests 2m in Beijing, lifts Covid lockdown in Xi'an

Anyone who buys cold medicine is also being tested for Covid 19 in Xi'an.

China's games: How Xi Jinping is staging the Olympics on his terms

New York Times: China has managed to fulfill its promises and cow its critics.

Brady burglary investigators briefed on diplomatic immunity

Police team investigating burglary of academic China specialist asked NZSIS for help.

Global aid effort under way as big forces help tiny Tonga

The HMNZS Wellington and Aotearoa are already in Tonga and other nations are helping too.

China sticks with Covid elimination, but for how long?

New York Times: China is going to extreme lengths to quell outbreaks.

China's economy is slowing, a worrying sign for the world

New York Times: Growth has faltered as home buyers and consumers become cautious.

Supply chain woes could worsen as China imposes new Covid lockdowns

New York Times: Zero-tolerance policy could throw a wrench in the global conveyor belt.

'Let it rip?': Doubt cast on whether lockdowns work to slow Omicron

Despite extreme measures, one nation's zero Covid policy doesn't seem to be working.

QEX Logistics slapped with $150k fine over non-disclosure

QEX Logistics' latest disclosure breaches more serious than last time, tribunal finds.

Truck dangles off 100-metre cliff after following GPS along narrow cliff road

You may think twice about blindly following GPS instructions.

New Chinese ambassador arrives in Wellington

China's new ambassador has touched down in Wellington.

Economists pick the top five trends to watch in 2022

The outlook couldn't be more complex but here's where economists are looking for clues.

Australia joins new defence pact to deter China in the Pacific

The pact builds on Australia's commitment to other US-led alliances.

Preparing for war between US and China - what it means for NZ and Australia

Opinions on war range from very high to unlikely but NZ partners are gearing up for it.

Map drawn from memory reunites kidnapped man with mum after 33 years

Li Jingwei was able to track down his mother after decades apart thanks to social media

'Strictly prohibited': China's draconian ban on footballers' tattoos

Teams from under-20 down are now banned from recruiting players with tattoos.