Leaders of the world’s most populous and sixth most populous nations are set to meet in Beijing to cement a growing friendship that will be keenly watched by Washington.
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The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the assurances after Portugal’s foreign minister earlier warned Beijing about providing military aid to Moscow.
João Gomes Cravinho, Portugal’s foreign minister, says such a move could alter “our political and economic relationship with China.”
As big as a Boeing 737, China’s AG600 can collect 12 tons of water from lake or sea in 20 seconds and drop it over an area of 4,000 square metres.
Vice-president Hamilton Mourão says Brazil hopes to tap into new opportunities brought by energy transitions and low-carbon economy.
Exporters face worldwide disruption caused by pandemic lockdown in Shanghai and sanctions imposed on Russia following its invasion of Ukraine.
Quarantine for arrivals from other foreign countries stays at 21 days; research indicates Omicron has relatively short incubation period.
While Hong Kong is cutting time to 14 days and a week’s self-health management, city health chief says Omicron and Delta still present significant threat.
Strict Covid-19 precautions remain in place, with arriving passengers facing up to 28 days’ hotel quarantine.
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