East Asia

UPDATE 1-WHO does not currently support vaccination passports: spokesman

GLOBAL MARKETS: Shares rise on US recovery prospects, but dollar stops to breathe

Japan fears COVID-19 variants are behind the possible fourth wave

The Philippines sends fighter jets over Chinese ships to the South China Sea

China is sanctioning American and Canadian agencies for Xinjiang

The United States condemns China’s sanctions over Uighurs

Taiwan and the US will strengthen maritime coordination after Chinese legislation

“Badge of Honor”: China punishes British politicians for “lies” in Xinjiang

WORLD MARKETS: stocks are sluggish, with dollars close to four-month highs as risk appetite decreases

EXCLUSIVE: Hong Kong tells foreign governments to stop accepting special British passports