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Lack of info on China's COVID-19 surge stirs global concern
BEIJING (AP) — Moves by several countries to mandate COVID-19 tests for passengers arriving from China reflect global concern that new variants could emerge in its ongoing explosive outbreak — and that the government may not inform the rest of the wo
Dec 29, 2022 11:55 AM
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Hong Kong scraps vaccine pass, COVID-19 tests for travelers
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong will scrap some of its COVID-19 restrictions, including PCR tests for inbound travelers and vaccination requirements to enter certain venues, the city’s leader said Wednesday.
Dec 28, 2022 11:15 AM
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China to resume issuing passports, visas as virus curbs ease
BEIJING (AP) — China says it will resume issuing passports for tourism in another big step away from anti-virus controls that isolated the country for almost three years, setting up a potential flood of Chinese going abroad for next month’s Lunar New
Dec 28, 2022 11:09 AM
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Ottawa hasn't been upfront in past about China risks for businesses: Joly
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly said Monday that Ottawa has not been clear with the Canadian business community about the risks they face operating in China.
Dec 23, 2022 1:14 PM
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Canada, China set aside differences to help COP15 nature talks succeed: Guilbeault
OTTAWA — The international biodiversity framework reached Monday in Montreal was possible because Canada and China were able to set aside their diplomatic differences to co-lead the negotiations, Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault said as the sum
Dec 23, 2022 1:14 PM
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China easing travel bans could breathe life into B.C. birth tourism, says immigration expert
The number of non-residents paying for births in B.C. hospitals has dropped over 80 per cent compared to pre-pandemic levels. The decline is attributed to China's travel restrictions, says an immigration policy expert.
Dec 21, 2022 3:30 PM
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Asia stocks follow Wall St down as Fed warns of higher rates
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares skidded Thursday after a retreat on Wall Street as markets registered their dismay over the Federal Reserve’s warning that still higher interest rates are in store following its latest increase. Oil prices fell while U.S.
Dec 21, 2022 1:19 PM
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RCMP suspends contract with Ontario company linked to China
OTTAWA — The federal government says the RCMP has suspended a contract with an Ontario company that has links with China.
Dec 20, 2022 3:40 PM
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Canada's push for Southeast Asia ties raises human-rights questions
OTTAWA — Canada's plan to deepen ties with Southeast Asian countries raises questions about how it will address human-rights concerns in the region, critics say.
Dec 20, 2022 2:27 PM
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Chinese government launches 'Belt and Road' warehouse in Surrey
The consul general of the People's Republic of China in Vancouver extolled how the warehouses could be instrumental in expanding trade between the two countries
Dec 20, 2022 1:40 PM
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