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China rolls back some of its pandemic control measures

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China has announced it will begin rolling back some of its Covid-19 measures after a string of protests

Chinese officials will reduce the scale of lockdowns to individual apartment floors and buildings, rather than locking down neighbourhoods under a new Covid-19 strategy.

It is part of Beijing’s latest ploy to soften the blow for its 1.412 billion residents, who have been abiding by Covid-zero policies since the start of the pandemic.

Chinese officials will also allow asymptomatic Covid-19 cases to quarantine at home.

The decision follows widespread protests across major Chinese cities.

Is China ready to open up?

More than half of China’s population are planning to travel abroad, according to the U.S. consultancy firm Oliver Wyman.

Analysts have found Chinese tourists will travel abroad for periods ranging from several months to over a year.

However, Chinese people feel somewhat anxious about travelling overseas. The survey, which interviewed 4,000 respondents, found the top concern among prospective travellers was the fear of contracting Covid-19.

They also remain worried about changes to domestic re-entry guidelines.

“People have become cautious,” said Imke Wouters, who is a retail and consumer goods partner at the firm.

“So even when they can travel, we don’t think they will come back right away.”

Over half (51%) of those surveyed are planning to delay their international travel plans altogether. However, tourists are still expected to travel within China and to nearby destinations like Hong Kong.

Over eight in 10 respondents (85%) believe there will be a strong recovery of domestic travel as soon as conditions allow.

What is the Covid-19 situation like in China?

In October, China’s President Xi Jinping secured a record-breaking third term as leader.

Many had hoped this would also mark the beginning of China’s post-COVID era.

China was once the world’s largest outbound tourism market.

However, the Covid-zero strategy has seen nationwide protests over the measures, which have been described as “draconian” by Human Rights Watch.

Consumer confidence also remains a challenge.

Around 83 per cent of executives who responded to the Oliver Wyman survey said there is “a long road to consumer confidence recovery”.

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NASA’s Artemis II launch: Argentina joins first crewed moon mission in 50 years

NASA’s Artemis II rocket is ready for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, featuring Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite.

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NASA’s Artemis II rocket is ready for its first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years, featuring Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite.

NASA’s Artemis II rocket has arrived at Kennedy Space Center, marking the first crewed Moon mission in more than five decades.

The mission will carry a crew of four astronauts on a ten-day journey around the Moon, with a wet dress rehearsal scheduled for February 2 to test all systems.

In a historic moment for Latin America, Argentina’s ATENEA microsatellite will join the Artemis II mission as secondary cargo. Developed through a collaboration of Argentine institutions, ATENEA will collect crucial data on radiation and communications systems in space, making Argentina the only Latin American country contributing to this milestone mission.

The Artemis II mission will also validate life support and spacecraft systems ahead of Artemis III, NASA’s planned crewed lunar landing in 2027. With the SLS rocket and Orion spacecraft now on Launch Pad 39B, excitement is building for this next giant leap in space exploration.

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Iran warns U.S. retaliation as protest death toll soars — executions feared, nationwide unrest

Iran warns of severe retaliation against U.S. strikes, amid escalating tensions and internal unrest.

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Iran warns of severe retaliation against U.S. strikes, amid escalating tensions and internal unrest.

Iran has issued a stark warning of a severe response to any U.S. military strike, with leaders stressing that military action would be treated as an act of war.

President Masoud Pezeshkian cautioned that attacks on strategic sites or leadership figures could trigger retaliation against U.S. and allied forces in the region — including potential targets in Israel and American bases. These warnings come as tensions between Tehran and Washington escalate amid sustained unrest across Iran.

The backdrop for this diplomatic brinkmanship is a bitter standoff between Tehran and the U.S., with U.S. President Donald Trump publicly debating options for intervention and criticising Iran’s leadership.

Tehran, for its part, has blamed external forces for stoking internal dissent and insists it will fiercely defend its sovereignty.

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EU condemns Trump’s Greenland tariff threats: Trade tensions escalate

Major EU nations criticize Trump’s Greenland tariffs as “blackmail,” risking trade agreements and raising tensions across the Atlantic.

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Major EU nations criticize Trump’s Greenland tariffs as “blackmail,” risking trade agreements and raising tensions across the Atlantic.

Major EU nations are pushing back against President Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland, calling them “blackmail” and raising tensions across the Atlantic. Germany and France are reportedly considering economic countermeasures to respond to the U.S. stance.

Trade agreements with the UK and the EU could be at risk, as these threats put key negotiations in jeopardy. The European Parliament is also expected to pause discussions on the EU-U.S. trade deal, signaling a growing rift.

Meanwhile, British officials insist their position on Greenland is non-negotiable, adding complexity to an already tense situation.

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