Cities in China compete for vaccine numbers; Chinese rocket hits the earth at 17,000 mph

A 20-ton rocket returns to Earth, traveling 17,000 miles per hour in its approach. No one was hurt. But China's reckless handling of the rocket's return is drawing backlash.

Vaccine quotas have turned into political performance tools in some Chinese cities. Communities in Shanghai are urging people to get vaccinated, even promising money and coupons as compensation. But some are questioning their motives.

The World Health Organization approves China's Sinopharm vaccine. Though some raise doubts that the vaccine is really safe.

And three Christian preachers are detained in China. Their arrests come as Beijing ramps up its crackdown on religious leaders.

Adidas reports strong earnings in China. That’s despite Chinese consumers having boycotted the brand over its stance on Xinjiang cotton.