China cuts Covid quarantine

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2 years ago

June 29, 2022

China has slashed its Covid-19 quarantine for incoming passengers

In a major reversal to its Covid-zero policy, China has cut its mandatory 14 day mandatory quarantine for international arrivals.

Instead of a mandatory 14 days in isolation, and another seven days of monitoring at home, the number of days has halved to seven and three days respectively.

Some hotels are also offering ‘stay-in packages’ for incoming travellers in some cities.

Shanghai Disneyland is also expected to open its doors in the coming days.

The relaxed measures are part of a sweeping review of the nation’s lockdown restrictions.

The nation has shut down major cities in recent months, as authorities stick with its controversial health policy.

The nation has previously enforced an isolation period of 21 days.

Human Rights Watch says the Covid-zero measures are a “disaster for human rights”.

The nation of 1.4 billion shut its borders in March 2020 and has limited the number of international flights in a bid to keep out the virus out.

Chinese nationals have also been restricted non-essential travel overseas.

The EV transformation expands to legacy vehicles

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April 29, 2024

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This week witnessed another milestone in the automotive industry as the legendary Mercedes-Benz G-Wagen embarked on its electric journey, aligning with global sustainability efforts.

Simultaneously, Toyota and Mazda debuted EV offerings tailored for the booming Chinese market, signalling a strategic shift towards collaboration with advanced Chinese partners.

While the electric G-Wagen promises both eco-friendliness and off-road prowess with its innovative design, questions arise about Japanese automakers’ perceived lag in EV development, countered by the strategic imperative to tap into the rapidly growing Chinese EV market. As automotive icons embrace electrification and traditional players adapt through partnerships, it’s clear that collaboration and innovation will drive the future of mobility.

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The degree dilemma, income shifts, debt, and dream homes

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April 29, 2024

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As individuals face the daunting choice between paying off student debt, saving for a first home deposit, or exploring alternative options like rentvesting, careful consideration of various factors becomes imperative.

In the midst of these challenges, a couple in the inner north ingeniously employed a strategy to realise their dream of a larger home while managing HECS debt and affordability hurdles.

Rentvesting emerges as a viable solution for individuals grappling with the burdens of high HECS debt and property affordability issues.

Moreover, the decreasing income premium tied to a university degree is closely intertwined with changing economic dynamics and shifts in the job market, underscoring the need for innovative approaches to education and financial planning in today’s society.

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President Biden signs TikTok bill – what’s next?

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April 26, 2024

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TikTok users could soon find that the popular social media service is either under new ownership or could be outright banned in the United States.

President Joe Biden signed a bill into law that requires TikTok to find a new owner—or face a ban in the United States.

Over the past several months, Washington D.C. has been under pressure to ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app.

Lawmakers and security experts have long raised concerns that the Chinese government could tap TikTok’s trove of personal data about millions of U.S. users.

TikTok’s CEO said the bill is disappointing and reiterated that the company has committed to challenge it.

David Zhang from China Insider. joins Veronica Dudo to discuss