CGTN头条新闻2022 天津启动第三轮全市核酸检测

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Tianjin launches third round of citywide nucleic acid testing

President Xi stresses efforts to build stronger digital economy

An article by Chinese President Xi Jinping on making continuous efforts to build a stronger digital economy in China will be published.

The article will be published on Sunday in this year's second issue of the Qiushi Journal, a flagship magazine of the CPC Central Committee.

The publication of the article comes days after the release of a government plan on facilitating the development of the digital economy in the 14th Five-Year Plan period.

Chinese premier¹ congratulates Kazakh prime minister on assuming office

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang has sent a congratulatory message to Alikhan Smailov on his assuming office as Kazakh prime minister.

In his message, Premier Li said China supports Kazakhstan's efforts to safeguard national security, social stability and people's well-being².

The Chinese premier expressed his belief that under the leadership of Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and the Kazakh government, the country will restore stability and unity³ as soon as possible and step towards its development goals.

Over 1.22 billion people fully⁴ vaccinated⁵ on Chinese mainland

Authorities say over 1.22 billion people have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 on the Chinese mainland.

Heath officials also say that China is now facing a challenge from both Delta⁶ and Omicron variants⁷ as the country's annual Spring Festival travel rush approaches.

One in Beijing tests positive for COVID-19

Local authorities said one person in Beijing tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday.

The person, who resides and works in Haidian District, received nucleic acid testing twice and tested positive both times.

Tianjin launches third round of citywide nucleic acid testing

Tianjin has launched the third round of citywide nucleic acid testing.

Local authorities say the latest testing is necessary for the upcoming Spring Festival and the Beijing Winter Olympics.

Ice making complete at National Indoor Stadium

Beijing's National Indoor Stadium will host the Winter Olympic hockey games and it's getting ready by making ice for the rink.

Chief ice maker⁸ Don Moffatt says the completed surface meets the Olympic competition standards.

Djokovic back in detention⁹ as Australia cancels visa again

Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic has accused Canberra of persecuting¹⁰ Novak Djokovic after his visa was revoked¹¹ for the second time by Australia.

Many residents in Serbia voice their support for Djokovic.

The world's number one tennis player was detained by Australian border authorities on Saturday ahead of a court hearing that will determine whether or not the unvaccinated tennis star can stay in the country.