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‘They are in no hurry’: Beijing plays the long game as Canadians languish in China’s prisonsThe case of the two Michaels has garnered international attention, but another Canadian you may have never heard has been imprisoned in China for nearly 16 years.FeaturesMay 8
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China trade with world surges as demand recovers from COVID-19, but growth slowsGlobal exports rose 32.3% over a year ago to $263.9 billion, in line with March but down from the explosive 60.6% rise in the first two months of 2021, customs data showed Friday.EconomyMay 7
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China suspends economic dialogue with Australia, plunging relations to new lowBeijing is stepping up a pressure campaign that began over Australian support for a probe into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic.WorldMay 6
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, already in prison, pleads guilty to new chargeWong and three others pleaded guilty to illegal assembly over a June gathering commemorating the 1989 crackdown on protesters in and around China's Tiananmen Square.WorldApr 30
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Sajjan criticizes Chinese moves to claim South China Sea but faces Tory grillingThe defence minister used his statement to the House of Commons' special committee on China to voice opposition to Chinese claims over what are considered international waters.PoliticsApr 12
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U.S. seeks to coordinate with allies over participation in 2022 Beijing OlympicsIn late February, the White House said it had not made a final decision on whether the United States would take part in the 2022 Winter Olympics in China.WorldApr 6
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China cuts Hong Kong elected legislature seats, increases Beijing control: lawmakerThe number of directly elected representatives to the city's legislature will fall to 20 from 35 as part of the electoral reforms passed earlier this month.WorldMar 30
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China approves sweeping changes to Hong Kong’s electoral systemThe measures are part of Beijing's efforts to consolidate its grip over the global financial hub, following the imposition of a sweeping national security law in June.WorldMar 11
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China launches coronavirus vaccine certificates to allow cross-border travelThe certificate issued by China will have details about the holder's COVID-19 vaccination information and coronavirus test results.WorldMar 9
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China planning overhaul of Hong Kong electoral system, likely delaying electionsThe delay, reported by local media, would be in line with a new effort by Beijing to ensure "patriots" are in charge of all public institutions in the former British colony.WorldMar 5
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