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Weak Economy, COVID Rampage Likely Shrank China's Population Again In 2023
China's population likely dropped for a second consecutive year in 2023 due to a surge in COVID-related deaths after the country abruptly ended strict lockdowns, while weak confidence in the economy's prospects keeps birth rates depressed.
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China Unlikely To Impose Lockdown Despite COVID-19 Surge: Report
In December, China abruptly abandoned its "Zero Covid" policies amid a surge of infections and rising public anger against lockdowns.
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Gem, Jewellery Exports Fall 23.7% To Rs 21,501 Crore In March
India's overall gem and jewellery exports grew marginally by 2.48 per cent to Rs 3,00,462.52 crore (USD 37,468.66 million) in 2022-23 due to global challenges like inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war and the lockdown in China for almost six months, GJEPC said.
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Chinese Startup Invents Kissing Machine for Long-Distance Lovers Inspired by Lengthy Lockdowns
The MUA, a kissing machine for long-distance lovers, has been invented by a Chinese startup. The device, inspired by lengthy lockdowns in China, transmits users' kiss data collected through motion sensors hidden in silicon lips. These lips simultaneously move when replaying sound and warm up slightly during kissing. Users can even download kissing ...
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Chinese City Suggests Lockdowns For Flu Outbreaks, Criticised Online
A Chinese city has received negative feedback on social media after saying it might consider using lockdowns in the case of an influenza outbreak, CNN reported.
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Xi Jinping Aide Who Oversaw 2-Month Lockdown To Be China's Next Premier
A career bureaucrat, Li Qiang was revealed as the pick for China's No. 2 role in October when Xi unveiled a leadership line-up stacked with loyalists.
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"Relations With China Will Not Be Normal Until...": S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that relations with China will not be normal until the issue of the face-off that happened at the beginning of the COVID lockdown is resolved.
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3 Years After First Covid Lockdown, China's Wuhan "Not Afraid Of Virus"
Since Beijing ordered Wuhan sealed off in a bid to suffocate the outbreak in January 2020, Covid has devastated the planet, killing millions and plunging the global economy into turmoil.
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China's Pessimistic Gen Z Poses Challenge For Xi Jinping Post-Covid
After three years of lockdowns, testing, economic hardship and isolation, many of China's Generation Z had found a new political voice, repudiating their stereotypes as either nationalist keyboard warriors or apolitical loafers.
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China Ends Quarantine For Overseas Travellers
China lifts quarantine requirements for inbound travellers on Sunday, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases.
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China Ends Quarantine For Overseas Travellers
China lifts quarantine requirements for inbound travellers on Sunday, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases.
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Chinese Couple Who Met On Blind Date, Gets Married After Being Stuck In 10-Day Lockdown
A video of the couple enjoying a meal together is going viral on China's social media platform.
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Thousands Gather To Celebrate New Year In China Amid Covid Surge
Thousands gathered in central Wuhan on Saturday night to count down to the start of what many hoped would be a much better year after a "tough" 2022 filled with lockdowns and in December a major new outbreak of the coronavirus.
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"Virus Should Just Go And Die": Anger In China Over Online Censorship
New Year's Eve in China prompted an outpouring of reflection online, some of it critical, about the strict zero-COVID policy the country adhered to for almost three years.
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Covid-19: With The Cases Rising Again, Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe
Covid-19: If you are having trouble understanding how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe, continue reading to find out.
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Weak Economy, COVID Rampage Likely Shrank China's Population Again In 2023
China's population likely dropped for a second consecutive year in 2023 due to a surge in COVID-related deaths after the country abruptly ended strict lockdowns, while weak confidence in the economy's prospects keeps birth rates depressed.
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China Unlikely To Impose Lockdown Despite COVID-19 Surge: Report
In December, China abruptly abandoned its "Zero Covid" policies amid a surge of infections and rising public anger against lockdowns.
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Gem, Jewellery Exports Fall 23.7% To Rs 21,501 Crore In March
India's overall gem and jewellery exports grew marginally by 2.48 per cent to Rs 3,00,462.52 crore (USD 37,468.66 million) in 2022-23 due to global challenges like inflation, the Russia-Ukraine war and the lockdown in China for almost six months, GJEPC said.
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Chinese Startup Invents Kissing Machine for Long-Distance Lovers Inspired by Lengthy Lockdowns
The MUA, a kissing machine for long-distance lovers, has been invented by a Chinese startup. The device, inspired by lengthy lockdowns in China, transmits users' kiss data collected through motion sensors hidden in silicon lips. These lips simultaneously move when replaying sound and warm up slightly during kissing. Users can even download kissing ...
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Chinese City Suggests Lockdowns For Flu Outbreaks, Criticised Online
A Chinese city has received negative feedback on social media after saying it might consider using lockdowns in the case of an influenza outbreak, CNN reported.
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Xi Jinping Aide Who Oversaw 2-Month Lockdown To Be China's Next Premier
A career bureaucrat, Li Qiang was revealed as the pick for China's No. 2 role in October when Xi unveiled a leadership line-up stacked with loyalists.
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"Relations With China Will Not Be Normal Until...": S Jaishankar
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Sunday said that relations with China will not be normal until the issue of the face-off that happened at the beginning of the COVID lockdown is resolved.
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3 Years After First Covid Lockdown, China's Wuhan "Not Afraid Of Virus"
Since Beijing ordered Wuhan sealed off in a bid to suffocate the outbreak in January 2020, Covid has devastated the planet, killing millions and plunging the global economy into turmoil.
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China's Pessimistic Gen Z Poses Challenge For Xi Jinping Post-Covid
After three years of lockdowns, testing, economic hardship and isolation, many of China's Generation Z had found a new political voice, repudiating their stereotypes as either nationalist keyboard warriors or apolitical loafers.
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China Ends Quarantine For Overseas Travellers
China lifts quarantine requirements for inbound travellers on Sunday, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases.
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China Ends Quarantine For Overseas Travellers
China lifts quarantine requirements for inbound travellers on Sunday, ending almost three years of self-imposed isolation even as the country battles a surge in Covid cases.
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Chinese Couple Who Met On Blind Date, Gets Married After Being Stuck In 10-Day Lockdown
A video of the couple enjoying a meal together is going viral on China's social media platform.
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Thousands Gather To Celebrate New Year In China Amid Covid Surge
Thousands gathered in central Wuhan on Saturday night to count down to the start of what many hoped would be a much better year after a "tough" 2022 filled with lockdowns and in December a major new outbreak of the coronavirus.
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"Virus Should Just Go And Die": Anger In China Over Online Censorship
New Year's Eve in China prompted an outpouring of reflection online, some of it critical, about the strict zero-COVID policy the country adhered to for almost three years.
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Covid-19: With The Cases Rising Again, Here's What You Should Do To Stay Safe
Covid-19: If you are having trouble understanding how you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe, continue reading to find out.
