After 22 years, China has released a white paper on Taiwan. Beijing has refused to rule out the use of force to achieve reunification. What is China's game plan? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: China unveils game plan for Taiwan reunification

China's largest ever military exercises surrounding Taiwan has come to a close, ending the four-day-long retaliatory exercise after US house speaker Nancy Pelosi's trip to Taiwan, however, neither Beijing nor Taipei have officially confirmed their conclusion.

Taiwan accuses Beijing of simulating invasion as four-day drills end

China carried out fresh military drills around Taiwan Monday, defying calls for it to end its largest-ever exercises encircling the island in the wake of a visit by US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

China carried out fresh military drills around Taiwan

China carried out military drills around Taiwan

In a huge blow to China, Colombo has asked Beijing to postpone its ship's docking at the Hambantota port. The ship is no ordinary one as it is a space satellite tracker.

Sri Lanka urges China to not dock at Hambantota port

US House speaker Nancy Pelosi is on the last leg of a trip to Asia, she's currently in Tokyo after briefly stopping in Taiwan and infuriating Beijing who retaliated by launching its largest ever military drills around the island.

Japan lodges diplomatic protest with Beijing over drills

The PLA conducted precision missile strikes in Taiwan Straits today. A top Chinese diplomat has said that Beijing will conduct a "re-education" of Taiwan after reunification. Palki Sharma tells you about China's plans for Taiwan.

Gravitas: PLA conducts precision missile strikes in Taiwan Straits

China is firing missiles towards Taiwan. It is conducting drills dangerously close to Taiwan. How is the world reacting? Russia is backing China, so is Pakistan. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: World reacts to Chinese military drills near Taiwan

As China continues to defy a global outcry and carries on with military drills around Taiwan for a second day. Taiwan military has now called Beijing's latest drills as highly provocative.

China begins second day of live-fire drills, Japan lodges diplomatic protest with Beijing

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has landed in Taiwan. Her visit puts an end to all the speculation over the days. Pelosi is the first House speaker to visit Taipei in 25 years. Her visit comes as tensions escalate between Washington and Beijing.

China brands Pelosi's Taiwan visit 'extremely dangerous'

Jack Ma is planning to give up control of Ant Group. For two years, China's most recognizable entrepreneur has been missing from the public eye. Behind the scenes - the Communist Party has dismantled his empire. Palki Sharma tells you how Beijing punished Jack Ma.

Gravitas: How China destroyed Jack Ma

U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping spoke at length Thursday morning amid a potential visit by U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to Taiwan, which Beijing has warned would “be met with forceful responses.” White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.

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Nearly a million people have been placed under a covid lockdown in the suburb of Wuhan in China. The government has asked residents to stay inside their homes for three days.

Chinese citizens frustrated of Beijing's covid-19 policy, Wuhan under another lockdown

China is hinting at a military response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan. Taiwan has launched a military drill. The threats from Beijing have alarmed the White House. Palki Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Will China shoot down Nancy Pelosi's plane?

Teresa Xu, a Chinese woman living in the country's capital Beijing has found herself at the receiving end of a court decision which does not allow her to freeze her eggs.

Reportedly, the Chaoyang Intermediate People's Court in Beijing ruled that Teresa, being an unmarried woman can not freeze her eggs. Moreover, the hospital and hospital authorities that denied her the procedure did not violate any of the women's rights.&nbsp;

“I think this lost lawsuit, it’s not an attack on single women’s reproductive rights, maybe it’s a temporary setback.” said&nbsp;Teresa after the decision.&nbsp;

The case was first filed by Teresa three years ago when she had gone to a public hospital named Beijing obstetrics and gynaecology hospital at Capital Medical University.&nbsp;

30 at the time, Teresa went to inquire about the process as she was unmarried and wanted to preserve her eggs and have an option to fall back on in the future.

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However, after she passed the preliminary examination, the doctor told Teresa that she could not proceed further. Reportedly, she could not furnish a marriage certificate and was thus denied the process.&nbsp;

The Doctor also told her that the process was only open for those women who could not conceive without intervention. Instead, Teresa told the court that she was urged by the doctor to have a child while she was still young.

It is pertinent to note that in China, unmarried individuals are not explicitly banned from availing different fertility treatment services. 'Husband and wife' can have up to three children, is what is written in the law, leaving room for ambiguity.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, the ground reality is different. The authorities, which includes the Hospitals, turn down unmarried people who cannot provide a marriage license while attempting to avail such services.&nbsp;Teresa has stated that she plans to appeal against the ruling.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Teresa Xu, a Chinese woman living in the country's capital Beijing has found herself at the receiving end of a court decision which does not allow her to freeze her eggs.

Teresa Xu, a Chinese woman living in the country's capital Beijing has found herself at the receiving end of a court decision which does not allow her to freeze her eggs. Reportedly, the Chaoyang Intermediate People's Court in Beijing ruled that Teresa, being an unmarried woman can not freeze her eggs. Moreover, the hospital and hospital authorities that denied her the procedure did not violate any of the women's rights. “I think this lost lawsuit, it’s not an attack on single women’s reproductive rights, maybe it’s a temporary setback.” said Teresa after the decision. The case was first filed by Teresa three years ago when she had gone to a public hospital named Beijing obstetrics and gynaecology hospital at Capital Medical University. 30 at the time, Teresa went to inquire about the process as she was unmarried and wanted to preserve her eggs and have an option to fall back on in the future. Read More: Roe v. Wade overturned: Comparative analysis of Indian and American abortion laws However, after she passed the preliminary examination, the doctor told Teresa that she could not proceed further. Reportedly, she could not furnish a marriage certificate and was thus denied the process. The Doctor also told her that the process was only open for those women who could not conceive without intervention. Instead, Teresa told the court that she was urged by the doctor to have a child while she was still young. It is pertinent to note that in China, unmarried individuals are not explicitly banned from availing different fertility treatment services. 'Husband and wife' can have up to three children, is what is written in the law, leaving room for ambiguity. However, the ground reality is different. The authorities, which includes the Hospitals, turn down unmarried people who cannot provide a marriage license while attempting to avail such services. Teresa has stated that she plans to appeal against the ruling. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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China Fuyan (faceted eye), a brand-new high-definition deep-space active observation station, is presently being built in the nation's Southwest Chongqing municipality. The facility will have scattered radars, each with a diameter of 25 to 30 metres and more than 20 antennas. These antennas will work together to conduct high-definition observations of asteroids within 150 million kilometres, according to the project's leading institution, the Beijing Institute of Technology.

Chinese experts anticipate that this facility will help them address their nation's needs for advanced space sensing, near-Earth defence, and studies on the habitability of Earth and asteroids. The Chinese researchers gave the device a catchy name, China Fuyan, since it contains many antennas, much like the facetted eyes of an insect, claims Long Teng, president of the Beijing Institute of Technology and a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

Civil-military integration

The National Astronomical Observatories of China, which are part of the China Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, and Peking University, are working together on the project under the direction of a team from the Beijing Institute of Technology (BTI).

The BTI was listed as "one of the 'Seven Sons of National Defence'," "a leading centre of military research," and "one of only fourteen institutions accredited to award doctorates in weapons science" in the China's Defense Universities Tracker published by the International Cyber Policy Center at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in 2019.

It has 34 designated defence research fields, including missile technology, radar, and weapon systems, and is classified as "extremely high risk" and "top secret."

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China Fuyan (faceted eye), a brand-new high-definition deep-space active observation station, is presently being built in the nation's Southwest Chongqing municipality.

China Fuyan (faceted eye), a brand-new high-definition deep-space active observation station, is presently being built in the nation's Southwest Chongqing municipality. The facility will have scattered radars, each with a diameter of 25 to 30 metres and more than 20 antennas. These antennas will work together to conduct high-definition observations of asteroids within 150 million kilometres, according to the project's leading institution, the Beijing Institute of Technology. Chinese experts anticipate that this facility will help them address their nation's needs for advanced space sensing, near-Earth defence, and studies on the habitability of Earth and asteroids. The Chinese researchers gave the device a catchy name, China Fuyan, since it contains many antennas, much like the facetted eyes of an insect, claims Long Teng, president of the Beijing Institute of Technology and a member of the Chinese Academy of Engineering. Civil-military integration The National Astronomical Observatories of China, which are part of the China Academy of Sciences, Tsinghua University, and Peking University, are working together on the project under the direction of a team from the Beijing Institute of Technology (BTI). The BTI was listed as "one of the 'Seven Sons of National Defence'," "a leading centre of military research," and "one of only fourteen institutions accredited to award doctorates in weapons science" in the China's Defense Universities Tracker published by the International Cyber Policy Center at the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in 2019. It has 34 designated defence research fields, including missile technology, radar, and weapon systems, and is classified as "extremely high risk" and "top secret." (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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WeChat has become China's beloved surveillance tool after authorities are using the app to justify arrests and issue veiled threats. Molly Gambhir tells you how Beijing is using the popular messaging app for spying.

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Beijing,&nbsp;on Wednesday, mandated COVID vaccinations for most people to enter crowded venues like libraries, cinemas, and gyms. This came as authorities in several Chinese cities raced to contain new outbreaks of a highly contagious sub-variant of Omicron, that have&nbsp;reignited concerns in China. Bejing became the first city on the Chinese mainland to enforce a vaccine mandate, as it attempts to contain a highly contagious Omicron subvariant.&nbsp;Starting July 11, people will have to present proof of vaccination. However, individuals that have been deemed unsuitable for vaccination have been exempted. However, as per Erie News Now, authorities haven't mentioned how these citizens would go about proving their exemption.

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According to SABC News, Beijing has yet to provide specifics regarding the new requirement, including whether it will only call for an initial dose, a complete vaccination, or even a booster dose, and whether it will accept foreign vaccines like those made by Pfizer and Moderna that are still not authorised in China.

In total, mainland China reported 338 new local COVID cases for Wednesday—down from 353—and no new deaths.

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The majority of cases, 167 in total have been reported in the eastern Anhui province. These numbers would now be regarded as minor in most other nations, however, in Anhui more than 1 million people in small towns are under lockdown.

Four new illnesses were recorded in Beijing, down from six.

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Chinese social media users were quick to point out that this vaccine mandate contradicts national health authorities' guidance that vaccination should be voluntary.&nbsp;

"When did voluntary vaccination become mandatory?" asked a user on Weibo, China's Twitter-like platform.

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Beijing, on Wednesday, mandated COVID vaccinations for most people to enter crowded venues like libraries, cinemas, and gyms. This came as authorities in several Chinese cities raced to contain new outbreaks of a highly contagious sub-variant of Omicron, that have reignited concerns in China.

Beijing, on Wednesday, mandated COVID vaccinations for most people to enter crowded venues like libraries, cinemas, and gyms. This came as authorities in several Chinese cities raced to contain new outbreaks of a highly contagious sub-variant of Omicron, that have reignited concerns in China. Bejing became the first city on the Chinese mainland to enforce a vaccine mandate, as it attempts to contain a highly contagious Omicron subvariant. Starting July 11, people will have to present proof of vaccination. However, individuals that have been deemed unsuitable for vaccination have been exempted. However, as per Erie News Now, authorities haven't mentioned how these citizens would go about proving their exemption. Watch | Beijing rolls out China's first-ever COVID-19 vaccine mandate to control the outbreak According to SABC News, Beijing has yet to provide specifics regarding the new requirement, including whether it will only call for an initial dose, a complete vaccination, or even a booster dose, and whether it will accept foreign vaccines like those made by Pfizer and Moderna that are still not authorised in China. In total, mainland China reported 338 new local COVID cases for Wednesday—down from 353—and no new deaths. Also read | Covid cases through karaoke? China tackles cluster in Shanghai among other outbreaks The majority of cases, 167 in total have been reported in the eastern Anhui province. These numbers would now be regarded as minor in most other nations, however, in Anhui more than 1 million people in small towns are under lockdown. Four new illnesses were recorded in Beijing, down from six. Also read | COVID-19: US researchers develop inhalable vaccine stable at room temperature Chinese social media users were quick to point out that this vaccine mandate contradicts national health authorities' guidance that vaccination should be voluntary. "When did voluntary vaccination become mandatory?" asked a user on Weibo, China's Twitter-like platform. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

When 'voluntary' vaccination becomes mandatory: Beijing issues vaccine mandate amid rise in Covid cases

For the first time, China has deployed a vaccine mandate, as the city rushes to control a new outbreak caused by a more infectious Omicron subvariant.

Beijing rolls out China's first-ever COVID-19 vaccine mandate to control the outbreak

China placed 1.7 million people under lockdown in central Anhui province amid fresh Covid-19 surge. The outbreak in Anhui comes as the Chinese economy begins to rebound from a months-long lockdown in Shanghai and disruptive Covid restrictions in the capital Beijing.

Total lockdown imposed in China's Anhui province amid fresh Covid surge

China reported zero new Covid-19 infections in Shanghai and Beijing for the first time since March on Thursday, as the country's latest outbreak subsides after months of lockdowns and other restrictions.

The two major cities were among several places in China that implemented curbs to stop the spread of the Omicron wave from March to May, with Shanghai imposing a two-month-long city-wide lockdown that lifted on June 1.

The efforts, part of China's adherence to a zero-COVID policy that aims to eradicate all outbreaks, have brought case numbers down but many of the heavy-handed measures have fuelled anger and even rare protests and taken a heavy toll on the economy.

Beijing shut its schools in early May and asked students to move to online learning amid a spike in locally transmitted COVID cases. Senior year students at middle and high schools were allowed to return to classrooms from June 2.&nbsp;

The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports said separately that sports activities for the young can resume at non-school locations on June 27 in areas where no community cases have been reported for seven consecutive days, with the exception of basement venues, which will remain shut.

The Universal Beijing Resort, which had been closed for nearly two months, reopened on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Shanghai reported no new local cases - both symptomatic and asymptomatic - for June 24, the first time the Chinese economic hub had done so since Feb. 23.

As reported by Reuters, Shanghai Communist Party chief Li Qiang said at the opening of the city's party congress on Saturday that authorities had "won the war to defend Shanghai" against COVID by implementing the instructions of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and that Beijing's epidemic prevention decisions were "completely correct".&nbsp;

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The city, however, remains on edge. Most students have not been allowed to resume in-person classes and dining indoors is still banned. It also plans to continue conducting mass PCR testing for its 25 million residents every weekend until the end of July, as reported by Reuters.

And underscoring continued difficulties in stamping out Omicron, the southern city of Shenzhen, which implemented a week-long lockdown in March, said on Saturday it would shut all cinemas and parks as well as suspend public events in the Futian district after six local cases were discovered there on Friday.&nbsp;

The city also now requires residents to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter public venues taken within the last 24 hours, shortened from 48 hours previously, which in essence requires people to test daily to enter places such as malls or take public transport.

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China reported zero new Covid-19 infections in Shanghai and Beijing for the first time since March on Thursday, as the country's latest outbreak subsides after months of lockdowns and other restrictions.

China reported zero new Covid-19 infections in Shanghai and Beijing for the first time since March on Thursday, as the country's latest outbreak subsides after months of lockdowns and other restrictions. The two major cities were among several places in China that implemented curbs to stop the spread of the Omicron wave from March to May, with Shanghai imposing a two-month-long city-wide lockdown that lifted on June 1. The efforts, part of China's adherence to a zero-COVID policy that aims to eradicate all outbreaks, have brought case numbers down but many of the heavy-handed measures have fuelled anger and even rare protests and taken a heavy toll on the economy. Beijing shut its schools in early May and asked students to move to online learning amid a spike in locally transmitted COVID cases. Senior year students at middle and high schools were allowed to return to classrooms from June 2. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports said separately that sports activities for the young can resume at non-school locations on June 27 in areas where no community cases have been reported for seven consecutive days, with the exception of basement venues, which will remain shut. The Universal Beijing Resort, which had been closed for nearly two months, reopened on Saturday. Meanwhile, Shanghai reported no new local cases - both symptomatic and asymptomatic - for June 24, the first time the Chinese economic hub had done so since Feb. 23. As reported by Reuters, Shanghai Communist Party chief Li Qiang said at the opening of the city's party congress on Saturday that authorities had "won the war to defend Shanghai" against COVID by implementing the instructions of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and that Beijing's epidemic prevention decisions were "completely correct". Also Read: Lufthansa airline bringing back A380 superjumbo, costly but in demand The city, however, remains on edge. Most students have not been allowed to resume in-person classes and dining indoors is still banned. It also plans to continue conducting mass PCR testing for its 25 million residents every weekend until the end of July, as reported by Reuters. And underscoring continued difficulties in stamping out Omicron, the southern city of Shenzhen, which implemented a week-long lockdown in March, said on Saturday it would shut all cinemas and parks as well as suspend public events in the Futian district after six local cases were discovered there on Friday. The city also now requires residents to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter public venues taken within the last 24 hours, shortened from 48 hours previously, which in essence requires people to test daily to enter places such as malls or take public transport. (with inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Covid: Beijing and Shanghai back at zero cases after four months

Beijing&nbsp;on Saturday said it would allow primary and secondary schools to resume in-person classes and Shanghai's top party boss declared victory over COVID-19 after the city reported zero new local cases for the first time in two months.

The two major cities were among several places in China that implemented curbs to stop the spread of the Omicron wave during March to May, with Shanghai imposing a two month-long city-wide lockdown that lifted on June 1.

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The efforts, part of China's adherence to a zero-Covid&nbsp;policy that aims to eradicate all outbreaks, have brought case numbers down but many of the heavy-handed measures have fuelled anger and even rare protests and taken a heavy toll on the economy.

Beijing&nbsp;shut its schools in early May and asked students to move to online learning amid a spike in locally transmitted COVID-19 cases. Senior year students at middle and high schools were allowed to return to classrooms from June 2.

On Saturday, with case numbers trending lower in recent days, the capital's education commission said all primary and secondary school students in the capital can return to in-person classes from Monday. Kindergartens will be allowed to reopen from July 4.

The&nbsp;Beijing&nbsp;Municipal Bureau of Sports said separately that sports activities for the young can resume at non-school locations on June 27 in areas where no community cases have been reported for seven consecutive days, with the exception of basement venues, which will remain shut.

The Universal&nbsp;Beijing&nbsp;Resort, which had been closed for nearly two months, reopened on Saturday.

Meanwhile, Shanghai reported no new local cases - both symptomatic and asymptomatic - for June 24, the first time the Chinese economic hub had done so since Feb. 23.

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Shanghai Communist Party chief Li Qiang said at the opening at the city's party congress on Saturday that authorities had "won the war to defend Shanghai" against COVID-19 by implementing the instructions of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and that&nbsp;Beijing's epidemic prevention decisions were "completely correct".

The city, however, remains on edge. Most students have not been allowed to resume in-person classes and dining indoors is still banned. It also plans to continue conducting mass PCR testing for its 25 million residents every weekend until the end of July.

And underscoring continued difficulties in stamping out Omicron, the southern city of Shenzhen, which implemented a week-long lockdown in March, said on Saturday it would shut all cinemas and parks as well as suspend public events in Futian district, after six local cases were discovered there on Friday.

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Restaurants in the district, that has a population of around 1.55 million people and houses the headquarters of Chinese insurance giant Ping An and the city government's headquarters, will also be limited to 50% of their usual diner capacity, authorities said.

The city also now requires residents to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter public venues taken within the last 24 hours, shortened from 48 hours previously, which in essence requires people to test daily to enter places such as malls or take public transport.

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Beijing on Saturday said it would allow primary and secondary schools to resume in-person classes and Shanghai's top party boss declared victory over COVID-19 after the city reported zero new local cases for the first time in two months.

Beijing on Saturday said it would allow primary and secondary schools to resume in-person classes and Shanghai's top party boss declared victory over COVID-19 after the city reported zero new local cases for the first time in two months. The two major cities were among several places in China that implemented curbs to stop the spread of the Omicron wave during March to May, with Shanghai imposing a two month-long city-wide lockdown that lifted on June 1. Also read | Millions tested in Beijing amid 24-hour bar emerging as Covid epicentre The efforts, part of China's adherence to a zero-Covid policy that aims to eradicate all outbreaks, have brought case numbers down but many of the heavy-handed measures have fuelled anger and even rare protests and taken a heavy toll on the economy. Beijing shut its schools in early May and asked students to move to online learning amid a spike in locally transmitted COVID-19 cases. Senior year students at middle and high schools were allowed to return to classrooms from June 2. On Saturday, with case numbers trending lower in recent days, the capital's education commission said all primary and secondary school students in the capital can return to in-person classes from Monday. Kindergartens will be allowed to reopen from July 4. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Sports said separately that sports activities for the young can resume at non-school locations on June 27 in areas where no community cases have been reported for seven consecutive days, with the exception of basement venues, which will remain shut. The Universal Beijing Resort, which had been closed for nearly two months, reopened on Saturday. Meanwhile, Shanghai reported no new local cases - both symptomatic and asymptomatic - for June 24, the first time the Chinese economic hub had done so since Feb. 23. Watch | The BRICS Summit: Beijing hosts meeting of BRICS emerging economies Shanghai Communist Party chief Li Qiang said at the opening at the city's party congress on Saturday that authorities had "won the war to defend Shanghai" against COVID-19 by implementing the instructions of Chinese President Xi Jinping, and that Beijing's epidemic prevention decisions were "completely correct". The city, however, remains on edge. Most students have not been allowed to resume in-person classes and dining indoors is still banned. It also plans to continue conducting mass PCR testing for its 25 million residents every weekend until the end of July. And underscoring continued difficulties in stamping out Omicron, the southern city of Shenzhen, which implemented a week-long lockdown in March, said on Saturday it would shut all cinemas and parks as well as suspend public events in Futian district, after six local cases were discovered there on Friday. Also read | Beijing bar, epicentre of COVID outbreak, loses license Restaurants in the district, that has a population of around 1.55 million people and houses the headquarters of Chinese insurance giant Ping An and the city government's headquarters, will also be limited to 50% of their usual diner capacity, authorities said. The city also now requires residents to show a negative COVID-19 test to enter public venues taken within the last 24 hours, shortened from 48 hours previously, which in essence requires people to test daily to enter places such as malls or take public transport. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Beijing to reopen schools, Shanghai declares victory over Covid

Beijing is hosting the meeting of BRICS emerging economies. Indian PM Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of the BRICS in virtual format. For more details, watch this report by Siddhant Sibbal.

BRICS Summit 2022: Indian PM Modi says BRICS crucial for post-covid recovery

Beijing is hosting the meeting of BRICS emerging economies. Indian PM Narendra Modi addressed the opening ceremony of the BRICS in virtual format. Meanwhile, XI has warned about 'expanding military alliances'.

BRICS summit 2022: Xi Jinping warns about 'expanding military alliances'

Authroties in Chinese capital Beijing have revoked license of a bar in the city that has been epicentre of fresh wave of COVID cases in the city, reported China's state-run news outlet Global Times. The authorities have also filed criminal charges against Heaven Supermarket bar.

The report said that the recent outbreak of COVID was "triggered by a customer of the bar last week who had not taken a test for 14 days prior". The national capital has asked all the residents to undergo tests every two-three days.

At least 200 infections were traced to the single bar in the city..

Heaven Supermarket Bar is a large self-service liquor store with chairs, sofas and tables

The bar, where patrons check aisles to grab anything from local heavy spirits to Belgian beer, is known among Beijing revellers for its tables plastered with empty bottles, and customers falling asleep on sofas after midnight.

When the bar was identified as the epicentre of fresh outbreak in the city, authorities rushed to contain the spread. Millions in the city faced mandatory tests.

The bar had opened after COVID restrictions in Beijing were eased last week. Drinking and dining in Bejing establishments started on on June 6.

Authroties in Chinese capital Beijing have revoked license of a bar in the city that has been epicentre of fresh wave of COVID cases in the city, reported China's state-run news outlet Global Times.

Authroties in Chinese capital Beijing have revoked license of a bar in the city that has been epicentre of fresh wave of COVID cases in the city, reported China's state-run news outlet Global Times. The authorities have also filed criminal charges against Heaven Supermarket bar. The report said that the recent outbreak of COVID was "triggered by a customer of the bar last week who had not taken a test for 14 days prior". The national capital has asked all the residents to undergo tests every two-three days. At least 200 infections were traced to the single bar in the city.. Heaven Supermarket Bar is a large self-service liquor store with chairs, sofas and tables The bar, where patrons check aisles to grab anything from local heavy spirits to Belgian beer, is known among Beijing revellers for its tables plastered with empty bottles, and customers falling asleep on sofas after midnight. When the bar was identified as the epicentre of fresh outbreak in the city, authorities rushed to contain the spread. Millions in the city faced mandatory tests. The bar had opened after COVID restrictions in Beijing were eased last week. Drinking and dining in Bejing establishments started on on June 6.

Beijing bar, epicentre of COVID outbreak, loses license

A 24-hour bar known for cheap liquor and big crowds has been identified as a Covid outbreak epicentre in China, authorities in Beijing raced on Monday to contain the&nbsp;outbreak&nbsp;with millions facing mandatory testing and thousands under targeted lockdowns.

The outbreak of 228 cases linked to the Heaven Supermarket Bar, which had just reopened as restrictions in Beijing eased last week, highlights how hard it will be for China to make a success of its "zero Covid" policy as much of the rest of the world opts to learn how to live with the virus.

The re-emergence of infections is also raising new concerns about the outlook for the world's second-largest economy. China is only just shaking off a heavy blow from a long lockdown in Shanghai - its most populous city and commercial nerve centre - that also disrupted global supply chains.&nbsp;

"Epidemic prevention and control are at a critical juncture," a Beijing health official, Liu Xiaofeng, told a news conference on Monday, adding that the outbreak linked to the bar in the city's biggest district, Chaoyang, was "still developing".

In a show of how seriously authorities are taking the situation, Vice Premier Sun Chunlan visited the bar and said it was necessary to strengthen Covid&nbsp;prevention and control of key places, state media reported on Monday.

People infected in the outbreak live or work in 14 of the capital's 16 districts, authorities have said.

Drinking and dining in most of Beijing's establishments only resumed on June 6 after more than a month in which the city of 22 million enforced curbs including urging people to work from home and shutting malls and parts of the transport system.

Chaoyang kicked off a three-day mass testing campaign among its roughly 3.5 million residents on Monday. About 10,000 close contacts of the bar's patrons have been identified, and their residential buildings put under lockdown.

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Some planned school reopenings in the district have been postponed.

Queues snaked around testing sites on Monday for more than 100 metres, according to Reuters witnesses. Large metal barriers have been installed around several residential compounds, with people in hazmat suits spraying disinfectant.

Other nearby businesses under lockdown included the Paradise Massage &amp; Spa parlour. Police tape and security staff blocked the entrance to the parlour on Sunday and authorities said a handful of people would be locked in temporarily for checks.

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A 24-hour bar known for cheap liquor and big crowds has been identified as a Covid outbreak epicentre in China, authorities in Beijing raced on Monday to contain the outbreak with millions facing mandatory testing and thousands under targeted lockdowns.

A 24-hour bar known for cheap liquor and big crowds has been identified as a Covid outbreak epicentre in China, authorities in Beijing raced on Monday to contain the outbreak with millions facing mandatory testing and thousands under targeted lockdowns. The outbreak of 228 cases linked to the Heaven Supermarket Bar, which had just reopened as restrictions in Beijing eased last week, highlights how hard it will be for China to make a success of its "zero Covid" policy as much of the rest of the world opts to learn how to live with the virus. The re-emergence of infections is also raising new concerns about the outlook for the world's second-largest economy. China is only just shaking off a heavy blow from a long lockdown in Shanghai - its most populous city and commercial nerve centre - that also disrupted global supply chains. "Epidemic prevention and control are at a critical juncture," a Beijing health official, Liu Xiaofeng, told a news conference on Monday, adding that the outbreak linked to the bar in the city's biggest district, Chaoyang, was "still developing". In a show of how seriously authorities are taking the situation, Vice Premier Sun Chunlan visited the bar and said it was necessary to strengthen Covid prevention and control of key places, state media reported on Monday. People infected in the outbreak live or work in 14 of the capital's 16 districts, authorities have said. Drinking and dining in most of Beijing's establishments only resumed on June 6 after more than a month in which the city of 22 million enforced curbs including urging people to work from home and shutting malls and parts of the transport system. Chaoyang kicked off a three-day mass testing campaign among its roughly 3.5 million residents on Monday. About 10,000 close contacts of the bar's patrons have been identified, and their residential buildings put under lockdown. Also Read: New research hints at 4 factors that may increase chances of long COVID Some planned school reopenings in the district have been postponed. Queues snaked around testing sites on Monday for more than 100 metres, according to Reuters witnesses. Large metal barriers have been installed around several residential compounds, with people in hazmat suits spraying disinfectant. Other nearby businesses under lockdown included the Paradise Massage & Spa parlour. Police tape and security staff blocked the entrance to the parlour on Sunday and authorities said a handful of people would be locked in temporarily for checks. [with inputs from agencies] WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

Millions tested in Beijing amid 24-hour bar emerging as Covid epicentre

Oil&nbsp;prices dropped more than 2 dollars on Monday as a flare-up in&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;cases in Beijing dashed hopes for a rapid pick-up in China's fuel demand, while worries about global&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;and&nbsp;sluggish economic growth further depressed the market.

Brent crude futures fell 2.3 dollars, or 1.89 per cent, to 119.71 dollars a barrel by 0647 GMT, while US&nbsp;West Texas Intermediate crude was at 118.4 dollars&nbsp;a barrel, down 2.27 dollars, or 1.88 per cent.

Prices fell after Chinese officials warned on the weekend of a "ferocious" spread of&nbsp;COVID-19&nbsp;in the capital, where mass testing is planned until Wednesday.

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"China remains the significant near-term downside risk, but most view the gradual normalisation of Chinese demand&nbsp;as a powerful positive for&nbsp;oil", Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a note.

That was despite the potential for lockdown noise in coming weeks, Innes added, with demand&nbsp;still far from reflecting normal conditions.

Both global&nbsp;oil&nbsp;benchmarks rose more than 1 per cent&nbsp;last week after data showed robust&nbsp;oil&nbsp;demand&nbsp;in the world's top consumer, the United States, despite&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;concerns.

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Their rise was aided by hopes for a consumption rebound in the second-biggest global consumer China after lockdown measures were lifted starting June 1.

Concerns&nbsp;about further interest rate hikes after Friday's red-hot US inflation&nbsp;data are also weighing on global financial markets.

The US consumer price index increased a bigger-than-expected 8.6 per cent&nbsp;last month, in its largest annual increase since December&nbsp;1981, official figures showed, dashing hopes that&nbsp;inflation&nbsp;had peaked.

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"Worries over slowing economic growth dampening global consumption in the coming&nbsp;months&nbsp;and&nbsp;persistent&nbsp;COVID&nbsp;curbs in China denting its consumption in the short term are dominating market sentiment", Vandana Hari, founder of analysis provider Vanda Insights, said in a note.

Oil&nbsp;producers&nbsp;and&nbsp;refiners are running at full throttle to meet peak summer demand, while traders are watching closely for any possible impact from labour disputes in Libya, Norway&nbsp;and&nbsp;South Korea on&nbsp;oil&nbsp;exports&nbsp;and&nbsp;consumption.

To boost supplies in the West, top exporter Saudi Arabia plans to divert some crude to Europe from China in July, traders said.

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Oil prices dropped more than 2 dollars on Monday as a flare-up in COVID-19 cases in Beijing dashed hopes for a rapid pick-up in China's fuel demand, while worries about global inflation and sluggish economic growth further depressed the market. Brent crude futures fell 2.3 dollars, or 1.89 per cent, to 119.71 dollars a barrel by 0647 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at 118.4 dollars a barrel, down 2.27 dollars, or 1.88 per cent. Prices fell after Chinese officials warned on the weekend of a "ferocious" spread of COVID-19 in the capital, where mass testing is planned until Wednesday. Also read | Nearly 200 Covid infections linked to a single bar in Beijing "China remains the significant near-term downside risk, but most view the gradual normalisation of Chinese demand as a powerful positive for oil", Stephen Innes of SPI Asset Management said in a note. That was despite the potential for lockdown noise in coming weeks, Innes added, with demand still far from reflecting normal conditions. Both global oil benchmarks rose more than 1 per cent last week after data showed robust oil demand in the world's top consumer, the United States, despite inflation concerns. Watch | Gravitas: Western powers want to fix Russian oil price? Their rise was aided by hopes for a consumption rebound in the second-biggest global consumer China after lockdown measures were lifted starting June 1. Concerns about further interest rate hikes after Friday's red-hot US inflation data are also weighing on global financial markets. The US consumer price index increased a bigger-than-expected 8.6 per cent last month, in its largest annual increase since December 1981, official figures showed, dashing hopes that inflation had peaked. Also read | Mass COVID-19 testing announced for Beijing's Chaoyang district amid 'ferocious' outbreak "Worries over slowing economic growth dampening global consumption in the coming months and persistent COVID curbs in China denting its consumption in the short term are dominating market sentiment", Vandana Hari, founder of analysis provider Vanda Insights, said in a note. Oil producers and refiners are running at full throttle to meet peak summer demand, while traders are watching closely for any possible impact from labour disputes in Libya, Norway and South Korea on oil exports and consumption. To boost supplies in the West, top exporter Saudi Arabia plans to divert some crude to Europe from China in July, traders said. Watch WION LIVE HERE: You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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Chinese officers in Beijing have located that almost two hundred Covid instances within the metropolis have been connected to an unmarried bar.

200 COVID cases linked to a single bar at Beijing

China is bracing for a surge in COVID cases. Beijing had to tighten COVID restrictions after 200 new cases linked to a bar were identified. It will hold 3-day mass testing in Chaoyang district.

Beijing tightens COVID restrictions as 200 new cases linked to a bar identified

Chinese officials in Beijing have found that nearly 200 COVID&nbsp;cases in the city were linked to a single bar in the city. The Heaven Supermarket Bar had recently reopened after easing of Covid curbs in Beijing

Dine-in service at Beijing restaurants resumed on June 6 after more than a month in which the city of 22 million people enforced various COVID curbs. Many malls, gyms and other venues were closed, parts of the city's public transport system were suspended, and millions were urged to work from home.

Heaven Supermarket Bar is a large self-service liquor store with chairs, sofas and tables

The bar, where patrons check aisles to grab anything from local heavy spirits to Belgian beer, is known among Beijing revellers for its tables plastered with empty bottles, and customers falling asleep on sofas after midnight.

Authorities have described the outbreak as "ferocious" and "explosive" as nearly 200 Covid cases have been linked to the bar. Those infected live or work in 14 out of 16 of Beijing's districts.

There has been no official word on the exact cause of the outbreak.

The bar cluster was caused by loopholes and complacency in epidemic prevention, state-backed Beijing Evening News wrote in a commentary piece on Monday.

"At a time when ... normality in the city is being restored, the fall of Heaven Supermarket Bar means the hardship and effort of countless people have been in vain," the newspaper wrote.

If the outbreak grows, "consequences could be serious, and would be such that nobody would want to see," it added.

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Chinese officials in Beijing have found that nearly 200 COVID cases in the city were linked to a single bar in the city. The Heaven Supermarket Bar had recently reopened after easing of Covid curbs in Beijing Dine-in service at Beijing restaurants resumed on June 6 after more than a month in which the city of 22 million people enforced various COVID curbs.

Chinese officials in Beijing have found that nearly 200 COVID cases in the city were linked to a single bar in the city. The Heaven Supermarket Bar had recently reopened after easing of Covid curbs in Beijing Dine-in service at Beijing restaurants resumed on June 6 after more than a month in which the city of 22 million people enforced various COVID curbs. Many malls, gyms and other venues were closed, parts of the city's public transport system were suspended, and millions were urged to work from home. Heaven Supermarket Bar is a large self-service liquor store with chairs, sofas and tables The bar, where patrons check aisles to grab anything from local heavy spirits to Belgian beer, is known among Beijing revellers for its tables plastered with empty bottles, and customers falling asleep on sofas after midnight. Authorities have described the outbreak as "ferocious" and "explosive" as nearly 200 Covid cases have been linked to the bar. Those infected live or work in 14 out of 16 of Beijing's districts. There has been no official word on the exact cause of the outbreak. The bar cluster was caused by loopholes and complacency in epidemic prevention, state-backed Beijing Evening News wrote in a commentary piece on Monday. "At a time when ... normality in the city is being restored, the fall of Heaven Supermarket Bar means the hardship and effort of countless people have been in vain," the newspaper wrote. If the outbreak grows, "consequences could be serious, and would be such that nobody would want to see," it added. (With inputs from agencies) You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here. WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

Nearly 200 Covid infections linked to a single bar in Beijing

Beijing's&nbsp;most populous&nbsp;district&nbsp;Chaoyang&nbsp;announced&nbsp;three rounds of&nbsp;mass&nbsp;testing&nbsp;to quell a "ferocious"&nbsp;COVID 19&nbsp;outbreak&nbsp;that emerged at a bar in a nightlife and shopping area last week, shortly after the city relaxed curbs imposed during an&nbsp;outbreak&nbsp;in April.

City health officials said that so far there have been 166 confirmed cases linked to the&nbsp;outbreak&nbsp;that began at the Heaven Supermarket bar in the Sanlitun area on Thursday, 145 of them bar patrons.

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Mass&nbsp;testing&nbsp;would take place between Monday and Wednesday in&nbsp;Chaoyang&nbsp;district, where the bar is located, officials told a press briefing.

The overall numbers of cases and deaths from the pandemic remain extremely low in China compared with many countries around the world.

But even as much of the world has relaxed curbs, Chinese authorities maintain their zero-COVID&nbsp;policy, trying to stamp out&nbsp;outbreaks early with measures including heavy restrictions on movement and&nbsp;mass&nbsp;testing.

Xu Hejian, Beijing city government spokesman, told Sunday's briefing that the current&nbsp;outbreak&nbsp;in the capital is "ferocious".

"At present, the risk of a further spread still exists. The most urgent task at the moment is to trace the source of the cluster and also manage and control the risks", he said, adding Beijing must prevent the emergence of "epidemic amplifiers".

Two buildings housing hundreds of residents in one&nbsp;Chaoyang&nbsp;compound were put under strict lockdown on Sunday after a single positive case.

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Large metal barricades were installed around the compound. Staff in hazmat suits carrying disinfectant entered the building and extra security and police were brought in at the exits.

Several businesses nearby including the "Paradise&nbsp;Massage &amp; Spa" were also put under temporary lockdown with police tape and security personnel brought in to block the exits.

A handful of customers and staff at the parlour would be locked in for at least two days whilst checks were carried out, a government worker told.

Some Beijing residents reported that on Sunday they received multiple texts telling them to report to their neighbourhood organisations if they had visited Sanlitun's bars recently.

It is only a week since state media reported that Beijing would further relax&nbsp;COVID&nbsp;curbs by allowing indoor dining.

MORE&nbsp;TESTING&nbsp;IN SHANGHAI

In Shanghai, subject to two months of lockdown up until the start of June, authorities&nbsp;announced&nbsp;on Saturday a round of&nbsp;testing&nbsp;for most of its 25 million residents.

Shanghai officials told reporters said they found one symptomatic and four asymptomatic cases as of Sunday afternoon, after finding 10 new local symptomatic cases and 19 local asymptomatic cases a day earlier.

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Dine-in services will be allowed to resume in a number of restaurants and eateries in three suburban&nbsp;districts, Shanghai officials said.

China reported 275 new coronavirus cases for June 11, of which 134 were symptomatic and 141 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Sunday.

There were no new deaths, leaving the total tally in the pandemic at 5,226.

As of Saturday, mainland China had confirmed 224,781 cases with symptoms.

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Beijing's most populous district Chaoyang announced three rounds of mass testing to quell a "ferocious" COVID 19 outbreak that emerged at a bar in a nightlife and shopping area last week, shortly after the city relaxed curbs imposed during an outbreak in April.

Beijing's most populous district Chaoyang announced three rounds of mass testing to quell a "ferocious" COVID 19 outbreak that emerged at a bar in a nightlife and shopping area last week, shortly after the city relaxed curbs imposed during an outbreak in April. City health officials said that so far there have been 166 confirmed cases linked to the outbreak that began at the Heaven Supermarket bar in the Sanlitun area on Thursday, 145 of them bar patrons. Also read | Covid restrictions return to Shanghai, Xi Jinping says ‘persistence is victory’ Mass testing would take place between Monday and Wednesday in Chaoyang district, where the bar is located, officials told a press briefing. The overall numbers of cases and deaths from the pandemic remain extremely low in China compared with many countries around the world. But even as much of the world has relaxed curbs, Chinese authorities maintain their zero-COVID policy, trying to stamp out outbreaks early with measures including heavy restrictions on movement and mass testing. Xu Hejian, Beijing city government spokesman, told Sunday's briefing that the current outbreak in the capital is "ferocious". "At present, the risk of a further spread still exists. The most urgent task at the moment is to trace the source of the cluster and also manage and control the risks", he said, adding Beijing must prevent the emergence of "epidemic amplifiers". Two buildings housing hundreds of residents in one Chaoyang compound were put under strict lockdown on Sunday after a single positive case. Watch | Mainland China sees surge in COVID cases Large metal barricades were installed around the compound. Staff in hazmat suits carrying disinfectant entered the building and extra security and police were brought in at the exits. Several businesses nearby including the "Paradise Massage & Spa" were also put under temporary lockdown with police tape and security personnel brought in to block the exits. A handful of customers and staff at the parlour would be locked in for at least two days whilst checks were carried out, a government worker told. Some Beijing residents reported that on Sunday they received multiple texts telling them to report to their neighbourhood organisations if they had visited Sanlitun's bars recently. It is only a week since state media reported that Beijing would further relax COVID curbs by allowing indoor dining. MORE TESTING IN SHANGHAI In Shanghai, subject to two months of lockdown up until the start of June, authorities announced on Saturday a round of testing for most of its 25 million residents. Shanghai officials told reporters said they found one symptomatic and four asymptomatic cases as of Sunday afternoon, after finding 10 new local symptomatic cases and 19 local asymptomatic cases a day earlier. Also read | Beijing delays school reopenings after new Covid outbreak Dine-in services will be allowed to resume in a number of restaurants and eateries in three suburban districts, Shanghai officials said. China reported 275 new coronavirus cases for June 11, of which 134 were symptomatic and 141 were asymptomatic, the National Health Commission said on Sunday. There were no new deaths, leaving the total tally in the pandemic at 5,226. As of Saturday, mainland China had confirmed 224,781 cases with symptoms. WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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