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Taiwan's participation in WHA stopped
1+ hour, 7+ min ago (408+ words) China announced on Monday its decision not to approve the Taiwan region's participation in this year's World Health Assembly, and criticized the Democratic Progressive Party authorities' attempt to seek "independence" by soliciting external support. Taiwan is reportedly yet to receive…...
WHO calls everyone aboard hantavirus-hit ship "high-risk" contacts
2+ day, 40+ min ago (491+ words) GENEVA/MADRID - The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Saturday that all people aboard a cruise ship affected by a hantavirus outbreak should be considered "high-risk" contacts and actively monitored for 42 days. "We classify everybody on board as what we…...
South Africa rejects xenophobic label amid anti-immigrant protests
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (243+ words) CAPE TOWN " South Africa on Wednesday rejected suggestions that recent anti-immigrant protests in the country point to a xenophobic society, while urging law enforcement to ensure the safety of all people within its borders. Presidential spokesperson Vincent Magwenya made the…...
Stranded HK hiker dies, another rescued on Japan peak
5+ day, 19+ hour ago (180+ words) A Hong Kong man died and another one was rescued after they were caught in severe weather and stranded on the Hida Mountains in Japan, local media reported on Tuesday. The 22-year-old and 30-year-old hikers had been reportedly climbing the…...
WHO: Hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship leaves 3 dead
1+ week, 1+ day ago (466+ words) Three people have died and one is in intensive care in South Africa after a cluster of hantavirus infections linked to a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, the World Health Organization said Sunday. The vessel involved is the MV…...
Visit to Eswatini in spite of earthquake at home criticized
1+ week, 1+ day ago (319+ words) A Chinese mainland spokesperson said on Saturday that Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's visit to Eswatini reflects indifference and a lack of concern with regard to the earthquake currently affecting Taiwan, adding that his so-called "diplomatic achievements" are nothing more than…...
Mauritius to take decision on Chagos issue after end of July
2+ week, 1+ day ago (299+ words) ANTANANARIVO - Mauritius will take a decision on the Chagos Archipelago issue after the end of July, according to the Highlights of Cabinet Meeting published on Friday. The cabinet meeting said that Prime Minister Navinchandra Ramgoolam made it clear that Mauritius…...
HKJC backs international rugby events with community programs reaching 12, 000
2+ week, 5+ day ago (561+ words) chinadailyasia. com The Hong Kong Sevens concluded successfully on Sunday at Kai Tak Stadium with The Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) having supported the tournament for the fifth consecutive year as the Official Community Partner. This year, HKJC has also…...
Beijing: One-China principle widely recognized as countries revoke overflight permits
2+ week, 5+ day ago (202+ words) Three African countries revoked overflight permits for Taiwan leader Lai Ching-te's planned visit to Eswatini, demonstrating that the one-China principle remains a widely recognized consensus within the international community, a Chinese mainland spokeswoman said on Wednesday. Zhang Han, a spokeswoman…...
HK Sevens' rousing finale
3+ week, 1+ day ago (116+ words) chinadailyasia. com The atmosphere at the South Stand on Sunday turned even more colorful and boisterous as thousands of fans soaked up the final stretch of the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens. The finals day frenzy at the Kai Tak…...