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China seizes smuggled drugs on US tip

BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) - China seized 430 kg of smuggled cocaine last month, acting on information from the United States, the Chinese Public Security Ministry said on Tuesday. Chinese authorities were able to seize the drugs from a "suspicious" international container at Yantian... Read More.

Oil moves lower on Ukraine talks, weak China data

By Colleen Howe BEIJING, Dec 16 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell in early trading on Tuesday, adding to the previous session's losses, as prospects for a Russia-Ukraine peace deal appeared to strengthen, raising expectations of a potential easing of sanctions. Brent crude futures fell 24 cents,... Read More.

No ‘out-of-pocket expenses’ for childbirth in China from 2026

HONG KONG, Dec 15 (Reuters) - China will cover all out-of-pocket expenses related to childbirth next year, said the country's national healthcare security administration, as authorities try to incentivise more young couples to have children. By 2026, China will aim to offer nationwide full reimbursement... Read More.