Nov 22, 2022 20:16 PM

China Fleshes Out ‘Optimized’ Covid-19 Response
The measures, contained in four separate documents, follow Beijing’s 20-point guideline announced on Nov. 11, signaling the country’s move toward a more targeted approach to curbing outbreaks
Nov 21, 2022 20:38 PM

Chinese City Reverses Covid Control Easing as Case Count Surges
The restrictions, including keeping its 11 million residents at home for five days, were imposed just a week after Hebei’s provincial capital Shijiazhuang had abolished regular testing
Nov 21, 2022 07:03 AM

Cover Story: China’s Halting Steps to Dial Back ‘Zero Covid’
As central authorities cite scientific evidence for easing travel and testing rules, local officials worry about being held accountable for new outbreaks
Nov 18, 2022 20:18 PM

China’s Covid Caseload Hits Six-Month High as Big Cities Suffer Flare-Ups
The count of more than 25,000 is the highest daily tally since late April when Shanghai was under lockdown amid its worst outbreak
Nov 17, 2022 19:33 PM

In Depth: What’s Next for China’s Covid Vaccine Strategy?
Low take-up of first booster doses and a lack of more effective vaccines are the challenges to bolstering immunity, experts say
Nov 15, 2022 20:17 PM

Teaching Staff Who Harm Children Face Lifetime Ban
The guideline, which takes effect Tuesday, comes as the country steps up efforts to protect minors in education
Nov 14, 2022 14:06 PM

China Appoints Youngest Provincial Party Chief in Fujian
Zhou Zuyi, minister of human resources and social security, takes over from newly appointed Politburo member Yin Li
Nov 14, 2022 13:25 PM

Former Provincial Party Chief Takes Over as Beijing’s New Boss
Yin Li, the ex-party chief of Fujian, has replaced Cai Qi, who has been elevated to become one of the seven members of the party’s top decision-making body
Nov 11, 2022 20:00 PM

Update: China Loosens ‘Zero-Covid’ Controls on Quarantine, Inbound Flights
Health authorities cut down the amount of time overseas travelers have to spend in isolation and ended the country’s ‘circuit breaker’ mechanism for inbound flights
Nov 10, 2022 20:21 PM

China to Expand Digital Health Code Use for Unified National Platform
The platform will expand on the use of digital health codes, which are not the same as the digital QR codes that track people’s Covid-related test records and travel history, an expert says
Nov 10, 2022 19:40 PM

In Depth: The Roots of China’s Trouble Protecting Plant Variety Rights
Difficulties with tracing infringement and assessing damages, along with a widespread lack of awareness, have plagued breeders of popular types of produce
Nov 10, 2022 16:23 PM

Guangzhou Suspends Most Schools as Covid-19 Outbreak Worsens
In-person teaching will pause in eight of the South China metropolis’s 11 districts
Nov 10, 2022 04:32 AM

More Chinese Labs Run Out of Cash as Government Payments Fall Behind
Covid testing supplier in Xuchang is the latest to suspend services temporarily over unpaid bills amid repeated rounds of mass screening for pandemic control
Nov 09, 2022 19:52 PM

Former Provincial Vice Governor Convicted of Graft
Liu Guoqiang accepted bribes worth more than $48 million while in leadership positions in Liaoning
Nov 08, 2022 19:57 PM

Trending in China: Teacher Dies After Online Class Gatecrashed by Harassers
The teacher’s classes had been repeatedly disrupted by cyberbullies since Covid curbs forced all teaching online in Xinzheng early last month
Nov 08, 2022 18:23 PM

Inner Mongolia Chief Justice Arrested for Graft
Hu Yifeng, former president of the autonomous region’s high court, is accused of taking bribes, abusing his position and breaching regulations on the selection and appointment of officials
Nov 07, 2022 20:22 PM

Beijing Shames Local Authorities for ‘One-Size-Fits-All’ Covid Policies
Several cities have vowed to change their ways after being called out by the National Health Commission
Nov 06, 2022 06:42 AM

Woman Falls to Her Death From Building Sealed Off for Covid Control
Daughter in Inner Mongolia’s Hohhot goes viral on social media as she cries out for help trying to get past building’s welded-shut gate
Nov 05, 2022 18:15 PM

China to ‘Unswervingly’ Keep to Covid Zero Policy, Dashing Hopes
Stringent policies have put cities, factories and millions under prolonged lockdowns
Nov 05, 2022 03:47 AM

Xi Jinping Repeats China’s Commitment to Opening-Up Policy
Chinese president reaffirms support for economic globalization and expansion of trade in remarks to international import expo in Shanghai