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Wednesday, December 3, 2025
TopicChina Covid policy

Topic: China Covid policy

China braces for Covid holiday surge as people leave megacities for hometowns

Authorities on Saturday said nearly 60,000 people with Covid had died in hospitals between 8 December & 12 January, a huge increase from previous figures.

What shunting ‘wolf warrior’ Zhao out of foreign ministry could mean for Chinese diplomacy

Known for combative approach, foreign ministry spokesperson was moved to Dept of Boundary & Ocean Affairs. Two professors assert China will not make major shift in its policies.

China reopens borders from Hong Kong to mainland China ending its zero-Covid policy

After three years of one of the world's tightest Covid-19 regimes including frequent testing, curbs on movement, incoming travellers no longer need to quarantine while crossing borders.

China to reopen all borders, including with Hong Kong, after 3 years

Passengers entering China will no longer have to quarantine or take a COVID test on arrival. However, they must have a negative result from a PCR test taken within 48 hours of departing for China.

2020 — 2022: WHO’s initial praise for China on Covid response turns to concern, demand for data

Criticised as the 'Chinese Health Organisation' in 2020, the WHO now wants information from China to 'better understand the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic'.

What dominates Chinese chatter on India—economy, cheaper medicine

While Indians rely on Western media for information and insights about China, Chinese social media users rely on Russian state media to learn about developments in India.

How French-Chinese film on human origins in East Asia tackled China’s zero Covid policy

A docu-fiction film, Peking Man: The Last Secret of Mankind produced by Chinese state-owned China Media Group and French company 10.7 Production, will be released next year.

‘The ICU is full’: Hospitals are ‘overwhelmed’ as China battles worst Covid outbreak since 2020

Resources are already stretched to the breaking point in many hospitals in the country, as Covid-19 & sickness levels amongst staff have been particularly high, said medical staff.

Ready to send fever drugs to China amid Covid surge, says export council Pharmexcil

Rising Covid-19 cases in China has surged demand for fever medicines & test kits. As one of the world's biggest drug makers, India is ready to step up exports, said Pharmexcil chairperson.

‘In this tragic battle, Greater Shanghai will fall’: A Chinese hospital warns as Covid spreads

The Shanghai Deji Hospital estimates 5.43 million positive Covid cases in the city and 12.5 million will get infected in China's main commercial hub by the end of the year.

On Camera

The politics of air pollution—how they are fooling the citizens

Greens have a sizeable support in the Western countries with clean air and blue skies, but not in India, where poisonous air, water and soil kill millions.

India picks up non-sanctioned Russian oil as discounts widen

The purchases confirm a cautious return to Russian oil, though overall spot purchases remain limited. Trade talks between US and India are ongoing.

India to commission new squadron of submarine-hunting Romeo choppers in Goa later this month

The helicopters produced by Lockheed Martin are known as ‘submarine hunters’. India ordered 24 of these aircraft in 2020 to replace the Sea King helicopters. 15 have been delivered till date.

Gaali cricket: Bavuma stands tall, India’s Test ego cut to size

The India-South Africa series-defining fact is the catastrophic decline of Indian red ball cricket where a visiting team can mock us with the 'grovel' word.