Easing curbs in 'COVID-zero regions' could cause 2 mln deaths in a year: China study Restoring normal population mobility to "COVID-zero regions" like China will cause some 2 million deaths in a year and the key to controlling the virus is developing vaccines that are better at preventing infection, Chinese researchers said. World 07 Feb, 2022
NKorea caps month of tests with longest-range missile since 2017 North Korea conducted its largest missile test since 2017 on Sunday, sending a suspected intermediate-range ballistic missile soaring into space, seen as taking the nuclear-armed country a step closer to resuming long-range testing. World 30 Jan, 2022
1-month lockdown lifts in Chinese city, 2M in Beijing tested Chinese authorities lifted a monthlong lockdown on the northern city of Xi'an and its 13 million residents Monday as infections subside ahead of the Winter Olympics in Beijing in less than two weeks. World 24 Jan, 2022
UK, Canada join diplomatic boycott of Beijing Winter Games Canada joined Australia, Britain and the United States in a diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing on Wednesday, with China calling the boycotts "political posturing" and a smear campaign. World 09 Dec, 2021
China says US will 'pay the price' for diplomatic boycott of Olympics The United States will have to "pay a price" for its diplomatic boycott of the Winter Olympics in Beijing, China said on Tuesday, just weeks after talks aimed at easing tense relations between the two sides. World 07 Dec, 2021
Peng Shuai appears in Beijing, WTA not reassured Chinese tennis star Peng Shuai, whose whereabouts have been a matter of international concern for weeks, attended a tennis tournament in Beijing on Sunday, according to official photos published by the tournament organised by China Open. Sports 21 Nov, 2021
Visibility deteriorates as pollution cloaks China's capital Visibility in parts of Beijing was less than 200 metres (219 yards) on Friday as heavy pollution shrouded the Chinese capital, forcing the closure of some highways. World 05 Nov, 2021
Delta variant challenges China's costly lockdown strategy The delta variant is challenging China's costly strategy of isolating cities, prompting warnings that Chinese leaders who were confident they could keep the coronavirus out of the country need a less disruptive approach. World 05 Aug, 2021
Full-blown boycott pushed for Beijing Olympics Groups alleging human-rights abuses against minorities in China are calling for a full-blown boycott of the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, a move likely to ratchet up pressure on the International Olympic Committee, athletes, sponsors and sports federations. World 17 May, 2021
New coronavirus cases fall in China but fears grow over global spread South Korea reports doubling of cases to 433 WHO concerned about cases with no China link China central bank says impact will be limited Japan postpones training for Olympics volunteers BEIJING: China reported a sharp fall in new deaths... Women 22 Feb, 2020
Bach says 2020 events should be held in disaster zone TOKYO: International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach has proposed that some 2020 Tokyo Olympics events should be held in the northeastern region devastated by the 2011 earthquake, tsunami and nuclear disaster. Tokyo's Olympic bid... 19 Oct, 2016
IOC say 31 athletes could miss Rio Olympics after Beijing re-tests LONDON: Thirty one athletes from six sports could be banned from this year's Rio de Janeiro Olympics after 454 doping samples were re-tested from the 2008 Beijing Olympics, the IOC said on Tuesday. A statement from the International Olympic... 17 May, 2016