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How China tested 11 million people for virus in just two weeks

China’s testing efforts are part of a push to shift the public narrative to the future amid accusations that it delayed its response to the virus.

Trump’s response to China on Hong Kong crackdown leaves room to de-escalate tensions

While the process of stripping some of Hong Kong’s privileged trade status has begun, Trump's speech lacked specifics on measures that would directly impact Beijing.

Trump announces US will terminate relationship with WHO over China’s influence

Trump’s announcement came as he delivered a litany of complaints against Beijing, from trade practices to legislative moves that would compromise Hong Kong’s autonomy.

The Chinese are so predictable, Modi & Shah should’ve seen them coming on 5 August 2019

India should’ve anticipated the Chinese appearance in Ladakh, even the timing of it, when the status of Jammu & Kashmir was changed.

GDP Q4 data is here. But policy-makers will need real-time data to assess pandemic impact

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Trump to announce new US policy on China today, day after Beijing’s move on Hong Kong

China Thursday passed a new security law that effectively strips Hong Kong of political autonomy, escalating tensions with US, which had warned against the move.

Lockdown has overstayed its welcome. States may resist but Modi govt must put its foot down

As lockdown 4.0 comes to an end, India has to recognise the costs that come with it. We cannot keep different parts of our economy shut until the vaccine arrives.

UK plans citizenship for residents in Hong Kong if China doesn’t back down on new law

About 300,000 people in Hong Kong have British National (Overseas) passports, giving them the right to come to the UK for six months.

India must stay prepared as it watches China’s ‘not so peaceful’ rise

India-China border dispute can be resolved by drawing a new map in the diplomatic drawing rooms. Xi can exit from the past, and India must show political will.

Trump has only tough-or-gentle options as China defies US threat over new law for Hong Kong

The US stating that Hong Kong no longer warrants special treatment under American law has no impact beyond the symbolic. It’s up to Trump to take the next step.

On Camera

Azad, Antony, Geetha—6 candidates to watch in 2024. Their win can reshape politics in states

While Chandra Shekhar Azad is a streetfighter who has caught the fancy of Dalit youth, Anil Antony is the face of the BJP’s fresh social engineering attempt.

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Indian Coast Guard seizes Iranian fishing vessel, rescues six Indian crew members

The ICG said in a statement that the boat was seized and brought to Kochi for further investigation on May 6.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.