John Ruwitch
Stories
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Why vaccine hesitancy persists in China — and what they're doing about it
The reluctance of many citizens — especially the elderly — to get vaccinated is a problem for a government facing intense pressure to roll back strict COVID policies.
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Some say a protest could worsen a delay in Apple's latest iPhone production
China's strict "zero Covid" policy has been blamed for a delay in Apple's latest iPhone production. A protest over a pay dispute in the world's largest iPhone plant could worsen the situation.
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Multiple issues cast clouds over China, the world's second biggest economy
Chinese stocks slumped after last week's Communist Party congress reinforced leader Xi Jinping's dominance. But investment sentiment already had been weak for months.
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Xi Jinping begins third 5-year term, elevates several allies along with him
President Xi Jinping was appointed to a third 5-year term at the Communist Party Congress. He also elevated several allies to leadership positions.
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A hunt for American barbecue in southern China
When you're living far from home, you sometimes crave a taste that you think you can only get at home. Here's one man's search for his summertime craving of American barbecue in southern China.
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A small handful of journalists are trying to keep press freedom alive in Hong Kong
Press freedom in Hong Kong has tanked in recent years. Many journalists have left the field, but a few have set up tiny outlets to report on local issues and try to hold the authorities to account.
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China announces it carried out precision missile strikes in the Taiwan Strait
China on Thursday fired multiple missiles toward waters near Taiwan as part of large-scale military exercises following a visit to the island by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
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House Speaker Pelosi's trip to Taiwan has heightened U.S.-China tensions
Nancy Pelosi, meeting leaders in Taiwan despite warnings from China, said that she and the congressional delegation are showing they will not abandon their commitment to the self-governing island.
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China has warned of taking 'strong measures' should Nancy Pelosi travel to Taiwan
China is warning it will respond with "strong measures" if U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi travels to Taiwan. China claims Taiwan as its territory.
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Experts blame COVID lockdowns for China's economic stumbled in the 2nd quarter
China's economy stumbled in the second quarter, and economists say the government's "dynamic zero COVID" policy is to blame — hurting confidence and exacerbating other pent up economic challenges.