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Japan PM visit could highlight LNG needs, as Tokyo pushes away from Russia and China
OTTAWA — Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's first official visit to Canada will take place next week, as Tokyo looks to Canada to provide much-needed liquefied natural gas.
Jan 7, 2023 9:15 AM
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Richmond residents 'relieved' by new COVID pre-entry rules for Chinese travellers
Air travellers from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macau flying to Canada will need to present a negative COVID-19 test starting Jan. 5.
Jan 6, 2023 12:38 PM
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Rule requiring negative COVID test before Chinese flights takes effect
VANCOUVER — Airline passengers leaving China, Hong Kong and Macau will have to provide evidence of a negative COVID-19 test when they enter Canada starting today.
Jan 5, 2023 7:15 AM
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Beds run out at Beijing hospital as COVID brings more sick
BEIJING (AP) — Patients, most of them elderly, are lying on stretchers in hallways and taking oxygen while sitting in wheelchairs as COVID-19 surges in China’s capital Beijing.
Jan 4, 2023 10:37 PM
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Travellers at YVR feel lucky after flight out of Hong Kong before COVID test rules
VANCOUVER — Travellers arriving in Vancouver from Hong Kong said they were relieved to be among the last arrivals before Canada's new COVID-19 testing requirements took effect, including one woman who changed her flight to avoid the rules.
Jan 4, 2023 5:30 PM
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China pushes back on air-travel test requirements, but Canadian firms not worried
OTTAWA — The Chinese government is unhappy that Canada and other countries are creating new COVID-19 restrictions for people flying from China, but business groups say the policy won't impact trade.
Jan 3, 2023 9:59 AM
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Beijing threatens response to 'unacceptable' virus measures
BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese government sharply criticized COVID-19 testing requirements imposed on passengers from China and threatened countermeasures against countries involved, which include the U.S. and several European nations.
Jan 3, 2023 7:00 AM
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Survey finds bleak outlook for Japanese companies in 2023
TOKYO (AP) — Major Japanese companies have grown more pessimistic about the economy, given higher costs and a weaker yen, according to a survey by Kyodo News.
Jan 2, 2023 10:20 PM
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EU to try again for coordination on China COVID-19 policies
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union nations will try again on Wednesday to mold a coordinated approach on if and how authorities should check incoming airline passengers from China for any new COVID-19 variants after several member nations announced indiv
Jan 2, 2023 6:29 PM
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Canada's COVID-19 travel restrictions for China a 'political move,' says expert
An expert says Canada's requirement of a negative COVID-19 test of travellers from China will not help in preventing new variants or the spread of the virus.
Jan 1, 2023 11:29 AM
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