Oct 16, 2020

China ramps up tensions with the U.S. over technology, again

China wants to regulate the export of sensitive materials on national security grounds. Zhao Qirui/VCG via Getty Images

Who would actually suffer if lawmakers in Beijing vote for new limits on sensitive technology exports? A post-COVID economy is weighing on voters' minds in New Zealand. A new partnership aims to further reduce Britain's food waste.

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COVID-19

Job loss for women is a major issue in New Zealand's "COVID election"

by Stephen Ryan

Oct 16, 2020

Women make up more than 90% of people who have lost their jobs during COVID-19 restrictions in New Zealand.

Women make up the large majority of people who lost their jobs due to coronavirus restrictions in New Zealand. Pictured: Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern on the campaign trail.

Hannah Peters/Getty Images

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