Tag: Beijing
In Beijing, “sealed” areas and “control and prevention” spaces against Omicron
Chinese health authorities reported 6,886 new local cases of Covid-19 for Monday, March 29, including 4,477 in Shanghai, under a bell jar while testing the population. Tests also in Beijing,…
Why does China come up repeatedly when talking about the war in Ukraine? EPN explored whether Beijing could benefit from the conflict
China and Russia have reassured their friendship in recent years. In the war in Ukraine, China seems to have taken a cautious line so far, although Russia has allegedly even…
Captain Opposes Russia’s Invasion in Beijing – Putin’s Criticism Demands Ordinary Man in China
Everyday from the world: There are also bold individual citizens in China who dare to show their own opinion on world affairs, writes Kirsi Crowley, ‘s Asian correspondent. BEIJING My…
Finland made a great result of the Beijing Paralympics, but will miss skiers in the future – a wild medal balance for China from almost nothing: “They came here from hiding”
Finland’s six-man Paralympic national team will come home with four medals. Tuomas Törrönen, Coaching Manager of the Paralympic Committee, and Kimmo Mustonen, Team Leader, were pleased with the result. Meanwhile,…
Washington wants to put pressure on Beijing
As Moscow intensifies its strikes in Ukraine, as the situation around Mariupol becomes untenable for civilians, Washington is trying a new strategy today: that of increasing the pressure on Beijing.…
“There are no expectations, I just want peace” – the Ukrainian team stretched to Beijing for a tremendous medal, although many heard the grim news
Ukraine took 29 medals at the Beijing Paralympics, being second in the medal table. Ukraine has been successful in the Paralympics before, but now the team stretched to a historic…
Katri Lylynperä suddenly made headlines around the world – tells about the surprising consequences of her videos at the Beijing Olympics
Katri Lylynperä had time to capture interesting moments in the first Olympics of her career. On the weekend, there may be another specialty on the ski slope when a mixed…
Therese Johaug left a gaping gap in Norwegian women’s skiing – Did you even realize what was going on behind Johaug at the Beijing Olympics?
Therese Johaug’s graduation news came to a challenging place for the Norwegian Ski Association. In Finland, success expectations for next season are considerably more modest compared to previous seasons. Norwegian…
Beijing dramatically increases military spending
China announces the increase of its military expenditure, which is already considerable: + 7.1% planned for this year. This is the strongest increase for three years. The global context is…
Beijing 2022 Paralympic Winter Games officially open
The Paralympic Games in Beijing officially opened on Friday March 4 at the Olympic Stadium, against a backdrop of conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Under the eyes of the Ukrainian…