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China Slams Japan's Plan to Dump Waste Water 477,743

China’s Foreign Ministry accused Japan of “being irresponsible” for deciding to discharge the radioactive water from the 2011 nuclear leak in Fukushima, which experts warned would pollute half the Pacific Ocean within 57 days.

Alibaba Fined for Anti-monopoly Violations 469,836

China’s State Administration for Market Regulation issued an administrative punishment against Alibaba Group on April 10, fining China’s largest e-commerce enterprise a record 18.2 billion yuan (US$2.75B) for anti-monopoly violations, which amounts to 4 percent of Alibaba’s total domestic sales in 2020.

WHO Publishes Covid-19 Tracking Report 460,344

The World Health Organization published its report on tracking the Covid-19 source after a month-long investigation in China, claiming that the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan may not be the source of the Covid-19 virus.

Chinese Aircraft Carrier to Conduct Drills Near Taiwan 242,860

The Chinese navy recently announced that the Liaoning, China’s first commissioned aircraft carrier, conducted exercises in the waters around Taiwan as part of the Chinese navy’s annual drill plans.

Diplomats Visit Xinjiang 166,423

Vladimir Norov, secretary general of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and diplomats from 20 countries visited Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from March 30 to April 2. China’s Foreign Ministry expressed China’s hopes that the delegation witnesses the development and prosperity of Xinjiang.