As virus cases surge, can China's zero-Covid strategy hold?
China, the country where the coronavirus was first detected in 2019, is among the last remaining devotees to a zero-Covid approach to the pandemic.
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Most Asian markets down as traders track Ukraine invasion
Asian markets mostly fell Monday as traders track developments in the Ukraine war and diplomatic efforts to bring the crisis to an end, while this week's Federal Reserve meeting is in focus as it prepares to start lifting interest rates.
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Campion’s ‘Power of the Dog’ adds Critics Choice wins
Jane Campion rounded off a perfect weekend in Hollywood's award season by winning the top prizes at the Critics Choice Awards Sunday, setting her dark Western "The Power of the Dog" as the film to beat at the Oscars.
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Digital art in spotlight as Dubai makes crypto hub bid
Art Dubai, the Middle East's largest annual contemporary art fair, has featured for the first time digital works, as the wealthy Gulf emirate seeks to position itself as a crypto-assets hub.
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Shanghai tailors keep qipao dress tradition alive
Zhou Zhuguang surveys his Shanghai workshop and rows of workers meticulously stitching high-collared Chinese dresses known as qipao, some of which sell for nearly $5,000.
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Afghan diplomats under pressure from Taliban regime
Afghan embassies around the world that have refused to recognise the new Taliban regime are struggling to stay afloat and facing increasing pressure from Kabul to accept loyalist replacements.
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Rublev, Swiatek power on at Indian Wells
Seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev pushed his ATP winning streak to 10 matches on Sunday, shaking off a slow start to beat Dominik Koepfer 7-5, 6-4 in his second-round opener at the Indian Wells WTA and ATP Masters.
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De Bromhead's 'Holy Trinity' of champions back to defend Cheltenham crowns
Henry de Bromhead was still pinching himself in disbelief weeks after he became the first trainer to win the "Holy Trinity" at jumps racing's showpiece event the Cheltenham Festival last year.
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Chechen strongman Kadyrov says he is in Ukraine
Ramzan Kadyrov, the strongman leader of Chechnya, said Monday that he was in Ukraine alongside Russian forces who are leading an offensive in the country.
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Russia asks China for military aid on Ukraine: US media
Russia has asked China for military and economic aid for its war in Ukraine, US media reported Sunday, hours after the White House warned Beijing would face severe "consequences" if it helps Moscow evade sanctions.
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