John Ruwitch
Stories
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Was Hong Kong a colony? Not according to new textbooks, a newspaper says
New textbooks contend the territory was never a British colony. The reason: China never recognized the treaties that ceded it to Britain.
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A China affairs correspondent's long road to get back to 'zero-COVID' China
NPR's China affairs correspondent, details his two-year-long saga to return to his beat in Shanghai amid strict COVID-19 protocols.
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As human rights official visits Xinjiang, data hack appears to show persecution there
The UN's top official for human rights, Michelle Bachelet, is in China this week and will visit the western region of Xinjiang, where Beijing has been accused of genocide and crimes against humanity.
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A look at Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee — and his history with the territory
Hong Kong's new leader, John Lee, rose through the law enforcement ranks to become the territory's No. 2 under outgoing Chief Executive Carrie Lam. He faces governing a divided and mistrustful city.
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John Lee, a Beijing loyalist, is elected Hong Kong's next leader
Hong Kong's former security chief John Lee was elected as the city's next chief executive, replacing Carrie Lam. He was the only candidate on the ballot.
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Chinese authorities remain committed to 'zero COVID' lockdown policy
China's policy can include imposing massive lockdowns on cities like Shanghai where outbreaks are detected.
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China looks to learn from Russia's shortcomings in Ukraine
Russia's military has not performed as expected in Ukraine. The Chinese People's Liberation Army, which regularly drills with Russia, is watching closely.
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China looks to learn from Russia's shortcomings in Ukraine
Russia's military has not performed as expected in Ukraine. The Chinese People's Liberation Army, which regularly drills with Russia, is watching closely.
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In its 3rd week in lockdown, Shanghai reported 23,000 new COVID cases today
Shanghai, China, is approaching the end of its third week of a near-total lockdown to fight COVID. As case numbers rise, so does the frustration of many in the city of more than 25 million people.
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Shanghai is on lockdown under China's 'zero COVID' policy
As omicron spreads in China, one of its largest cities — Shanghai — has been placed on lockdown under the government's "zero COVID" policy.