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BEIJING, Dec 22 (APP): With China and India engaging in multiple rounds of talks through military and diplomatic channels to push forward a solution to their longstanding border row, Indian media driven by malicious intent came up with new claims of “Chinese soldiers’ crossing” into Changthang village in the Nyoma area, east of Leh in Ladakh on the Indian side, before they were “forced” out, all of which were based on speculation over a viral video that made the rounds among local residents.

HONG KONG (Reuters) - A Hong Kong student protester who was shot by police during last year’s anti-government demonstrations and later charged with rioting and assaulting officers is in exile in an undisclosed location, an advocacy group said on Tuesday.

Tsang Chi-kin, 19, was shot and wounded on Oct. 1, 2019, during protests on China’s national day, the first of two people who police shot during months of pro-democracy protests in the former British colony.

BEIJING, Dec. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Monday that the United States should return unconditionally to the Iran nuclear deal as soon as possible, while lifting sanctions on Iran and third-party entities and individuals.

Wang made the remarks during a video conference of foreign ministers on Iran nuclear issue, saying that, on the basis of a U.S. resumption, Iran should completely resume the fulfillment of its nuclear commitments.

BEIJING, Dec 21 (APP): The China’s National Health Commission has said that fifteen vaccines utilizing five different technologies are under clinical trials in China.

Five are in final stage human trials in countries like the UAE, Brazil and Pakistan.

“After stringent monitoring and observation, no serious adverse event has occurred.

About 60 thousand recipients went to high-risk areas abroad for work, so far serious infections have not been reported,” Zheng Zhongwei, Director, Medical Sci & Tech Development Center, NHC said in an interview.

HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong’s highest court on Monday ruled the city’s government had the right to invoke colonial-era emergency powers last year to ban the wearing of masks at all public processions and meetings during the height of 2019’s protests.

During the anti-government protests which have largely died down, many demonstrators wore masks to hide their identities from authorities and to protect themselves from tear gas.

Beijing, Dec 19 (AP-PTI) China will soon begin coronavirus inoculations for workers in health care, transport and border control, a senior official said Saturday.

Vice Minister of the National Health Commission Zeng Yixin gave few specifics but said the government was prioritising those most at risk of catching the virus.

BEIJING, Dec. 19 (Xinhua) -- China is firmly opposed to the United States adding 59 Chinese entities to its "entity list" of export controls, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce said Saturday.

China will take necessary measures to protect Chinese companies' legitimate rights and interests, said the spokesperson.

Beijing, Dec 19 (AP-PTI) China will soon begin coronavirus inoculations for workers in health care, transport and border control, a senior official said Saturday.

Vice Minister of the National Health Commission Zeng Yixin gave few specifics but said the government was prioritising those most at risk of catching the virus.

Workers in logistics and in markets selling fresh meat and seafood would also be placed higher on the list of those receiving vaccines, along with the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions.

SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China published rules on Saturday for reviewing foreign investment on national security grounds, potentially broad measures that it insisted did not amount to protectionism.

The review system announced by the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) covers foreign investments in military sectors and the acquisition of controlling stakes in such sectors as energy, natural resources, agriculture, internet technology and financial services.

SHANGHAI/TAIPEI (Reuters) - China’s military tailed a U.S. warship as it passed through the sensitive Taiwan Strait on Saturday, the Chinese military said, denouncing such missions as sending “flirtatious glances” to supporters of Taiwan independence.

China, which claims democratically-run Taiwan as its own territory, has been angered by stepped-up U.S. support for the island, including arms sales and sailing warships through the Taiwan Strait, further souring Beijing-Washington relations.