China facing largest COVID surge of the pandemic – State Department launches 'China House' amid rivalry with Beijing – Key policy meeting highlights economic stability and restoring confidence

Hong Kong drops curbs on incoming travellers

Welcome back to What’s Happening in China. This week we're looking at how China is coping with a wave of infections, the United States announcement of a new “China House” entity at the US Department of State, the Chinese space program, and so much more.

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