China says population grew in 2020, rebutting report of drop — Hong Kong passes law that can stop people leaving — US relaxes entry restrictions on students traveling from China

Japan highlights concern over China's military in diplomacy report — China's Sinovac and Sinopharm consider mixing COVID-19 vaccines — China launches first module of new space station

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