Human rights groups say the Chinese are committing horrific crimes against Uighurs.
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President Xi Jinping declares victory over destitution, but critics question poverty bar and project sustainability.
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Michelle Bachelet wants an independent assessment of situation in Muslim Uighur homeland as her China visit is delayed.
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We will not get back to our normal lives until the virus is eradicated in all countries, Italy’s economy minister said.
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With COVID under control, Chinese moviegoers are returning to cinemas and smashing movie ticket sale records.
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As the COVID pandemic continues to sweep the world, global scientists search for the source of the deadly virus.
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Foreign ministers to have hotline as nuclear-armed neighbours look to reduce tensions along disputed Himalayan border.
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US Trade Representative nominee’s stance suggests permanent shift away from liberalisation policies of pre-Trump era.
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The Dutch motion says China’s actions in Xinjiang, including birth control measures, fall under UN genocide convention.
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Foreign ministry denial follows reports from Washington that some of its personnel were being made to undergo the test.
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China says about 98.99 million people in countryside have been lifted out of poverty in the last eight years.
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China has increased its prosecution of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang, handing out longer jail terms: HRW report.
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Tighter quarantine requirements due to mutant viruses is delaying the recovery in international travel, analysts say.
