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'Heroic hymn of the people': Chinese government film marks year since Wuhan lockdown
The film's release comes as China battles a fresh wave of infections after months of apparent success in containing the virus.
Sat Jan 23 2021
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China defends COVID-19 response after criticism by experts
China largely brought the virus under control in the months after it first surfaced but the pandemic beyond its borders has killed millions.
Wed Jan 20 2021
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China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting
Ms Zhang believes she is being persecuted for exercising her freedom of speech.
Mon Dec 28 2020