The New York Times – Sports:
The tour had paused events there after concerns about the Chinese star Peng Shuai went unresolved, but Steve Simon, its chief executive, said a different approach was needed.
Category: China
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A World Chess Championship Without the World’s Best Player
The New York Times – Sports:
A victory by Ian Nepomniachtchi or Ding Liren would come with political overtones. But Magnus Carlsen’s absence is the talk of the final.
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Swiss Watch Leaders Are Eager to Make Up for Lost Time in China
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Brands seem determined to make the most of the bounce in luxury spending that they have anticipated since Beijing ended its zero-Covid policy.
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Now Playing in China: Putin-Aligned Artists Shunned in the West
The New York Times – Music:
As Russia works to shore up its image and rebuild its soft power after its invasion of Ukraine, it is strengthening cultural ties with friendly nations, including China.
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China’s Soccer Experiment Flopped. Now It May Be Over.
The New York Times – Sports:
China poured billions into its bid to become a player in the world’s most popular sport. A decade later, it has little to show for that investment.
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Chinese Travel Is Set to Return. The Question Is, When?
The New York Times – Travel:
The country has dropped restrictions on overseas journeys for its citizens, but once-popular destinations are still waiting for the flood of vacationers to arrive.
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At the Australian Open, Shang Juncheng Leads Wave of Talent From China
The New York Times – Sports:
Shang, once the world’s top-ranked junior, Wu Yibing and Zhang Zhizhen played men’s singles in Melbourne, the first time three men from China competed at a Grand Slam in the Open era.