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China looks at option of mixing vaccines to improve efficacy

The suggestion by head of China's Center for Disease Control and Prevention marks the first time a top Chinese expert has publicly alluded to the relatively low efficacy of the country's vaccines.

China slaps Alibaba with $2.8B fine for anti-competitive tactics

Beijing says anti-monopoly enforcement, especially in tech industries, is a priority for the country this year.

US, Philippines worried by Beijing ‘militia’ build-up in South China Sea

Manila described the presence of hundreds of Chinese boats inside its exclusive economic zone at Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea as "swarming and threatening." Beijing says the boats were sheltering from rough seas and no militia were aboard.

UK sets up Hong Kong migrant fund amid criticism from China

China has accused Britain of sheltering “wanted criminals” after prominent Hong Kong activist Nathan Law said he had been granted political asylum there.

Chief of UAE’s ‘repressive justice system’ should not lead Interpol

The world’s police force risks being led by a man implicated in “torture,” warns a report.

Amnesty: Richest countries have ’near-monopoly of world’s vaccine supply

Report says severall nations are using pandemic to further silence criticism, citing violence by security services in Brazil and Nigeria against protest movements in the past year.

China risks losing gains on climate change due to bitcoin mining rush

About 40 percent of China's bitcoin mines are powered with coal, while the rest use renewables. But the coal-guzzling rigs are so large they could end up undermining Beijing's pledge to become carbon neutral by 2060, a study has warned.

Turkey summons Chinese envoy over embassy's tweet

Turkish Foreign Ministry expresses its discomfort to Chinese ambassador over mission's post on social media.

A tale of two Talibans

The Afghan Taliban's relationship with the Tehreek e Taliban Pakistan could come to an impasse as the peace process matures in Afghanistan.

Ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi is well, says lawyer

Thursday was only the second time an outside visitor was able to see ousted Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi since she was detained during the coup.

Biden's dithering on Iran surrenders valuable leverage

With China and Russia pushing their weight around the region, any further delays on a nuclear deal with Iran will end up costing the US dearly.

Australia holds China’s 'belligerence' at bay with missile investments

Political and military tensions continue to escalate across the Indo-Pacific region due to China’s increasing regional clout and its economic expansion.