Chinese tourists flock to Southeast Asia as overseas travel bounces back: Chinese travellers flocked to tourist hot-spots across Asia over the Lunar New Year ...
reuters.com/world/china/chinese-tourists-flock-southeast-asia-overseas-travel-bounces-back-2024-02-20/
FACT CHECK: Chinese lab did not create ‘mutant’ COVID-19 strain with 100% kill rate
rappler.com/newsbreak/fact-check/chinese-lab-did-not-create-mutant-covid-19-strain-kill-rate/
Post Covid-19, More Chinese Are Leaving China: Big Take Podcast: A new wave of Chinese people are leaving China, and they’re headed to places that aren’t ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/post-covid-19-more-chinese-are-leaving-china-big-take-podcast
Winnipeg lab documents, plus other letters for March 1: ‘Keeping information from Canadians under the guise of avoiding embarrassment .. ...
theglobeandmail.com/opinion/letters/article-keeping-information-from-canadians-under-the-guise-of-avoiding/
Hong Kong Records Most Chinese New Year Tourists Since Pre-Covid: Chinese tourists tapped a lengthy national holiday to travel to Hong Kong ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-02-19/hong-kong-records-most-chinese-new-year-tourists-since-pre-covid
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Lunar New Year: China tourism spending tops pre-Covid levels: The figures mark some rare good news for the world's second-largest economy.
bbc.com/news/business-68334683
Quick Glance: China's Travel Spending Surpasses Pre-COVID Levels
- Tourism revenues during Lunar New Year surged by 47.3% year-on-year, surpassing 2019 levels.
- Domestic tourism spending reached 632.7 billion yuan, a 47.3% increase from the previous year.
- Domestic trips grew by 34.3% to a total of 474 million.
- International trips reached 13.52 million, 2.8 times higher than the previous year.
Cost-conscious Chinese tourists skip Australia for visa-free countries in Southeast Asia
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Flight Friday: How The Removal Of China’s Zero-COVID Policy Impacted Operators: With the upcoming Singapore Airshow, this week's Flight Friday looks at the ...
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Ugandans applying for Chinese visa surge in post-Covid era: Authorities said a new application centre bids to meet growing numbers of Ugandans applying for ...
monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/ugandans-applying-for-chinese-visa-surge-in-post-covid-era-4517072
Genetic sequence of coronavirus was submitted to US database two weeks before China’s official disclosure, documents show
cnn.com/2024/01/17/health/coronavirus-sequence-database/
Chinese Scientists Shared Coronavirus Data with US Before Pandemic: Newly released documents indicate that a U.S. genetic database had received the sequence of ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/18/science/covid-china-us-pandemic.html
Tibetan monk serving 3 years in prison for leading prayers during COVID lockdown: Chinese authorities arrested Lobsang Tashi of Kirti Monastery in June 2021.
rfa.org/english/news/tibet/jailed-monk-01232024133708.html
Runner, 30, dies after taking part in Hong Kong marathon, which returned to pre-Covid numbers
scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3249224/hong-kong-marathon-back-full-stride-post-covid-74000-runners-race-through-city-streets
Chinese lab mapped coronavirus 2 weeks before Beijing told world: Chinese researchers discovered and identified the virus that causes Covid-19 in late December ...
wionews.com/videos/chinese-lab-mapped-coronavirus-2-weeks-before-beijing-told-world-681099
Chinese tourists slow to return to France following the Covid-19 pandemic: The drop in visitor numbers comes as a result of delays in obtaining visas ...
lemonde.fr/en/economy/article/2024/01/18/chinese-tourists-slow-to-return-to-france-following-the-covid-19-pandemic_6445235_19.html
China experimenting with deadly Covid-like virus that could affect humans: Report
wionews.com/world/china-experimenting-with-deadly-covid-like-virus-that-is-fatal-to-mice-report-680390
China hid COVID-19 details weeks before it became pandemic, US documents show: China hid COVID-19 details weeks before it became pandemic, US documents show
wionews.com/world/china-hid-covid-19-details-weeks-before-it-became-pandemic-us-documents-show-681102
China's economic growth exceeds government target: By catching up at the end of the year, the Chinese economy slightly exceeded the government's official growth ...
finanzen.net/nachricht/aktien/besserung-zum-jahresende-chinas-wirtschaftwachstum-uebertrifft-regierungsziel-13182522
Gravitas | China working on Wuhan virus 2.0?: Chinese scientists trained by the PLA are experimenting with a deadly new COVID strain. This strain has a mortality ...
wionews.com/videos/gravitas-china-working-on-wuhan-virus-20-680634
Weak economy, COVID rampage likely shrank China's population again in 2023: China's population likely dropped for a second consecutive year in 2023 due to a ...
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Kazakhstan sets record for grain deliveries to China: The easing of the COVID-related sanitary regime at Chinese customs crossings enabled Kazakhstan to ...
eurasianet.org/kazakhstan-sets-record-for-grain-deliveries-to-china
China’s Xi Jinping hails ‘resilient’ economy in bullish New Year speech: President Xi Jinping said Sunday the Chinese economy had grown "more resilient and ...
hongkongfp.com/2024/01/01/chinas-xi-jinping-hails-resilient-economy-in-bullish-new-year-speech/
Gao Yaojie, Chinese doctor and Aids activist, 1927-2023: The gynaecologist fought for victims of the HIV epidemic spurred by Henan province’s rapacious ‘blood ...
ft.com/content/57ba618c-f107-43dd-90bf-5be521cdef57
🗞️3 news stories from Switzerland this week:
🇺🇸 The number of overnight stays in Switzerland by American visitors between January and October 2023 rose by 20% ... Show more
Gao Yaojie, a pioneering activist who exposed China's AIDS epidemic, dies at 95: A trained gynecologist, Gao became well-known across China for her relentless ...
npr.org/2023/12/11/1218486083/gao-yaojie-chinas-aids-epidemic-dies
#WIONRewind2023 | The year China saw many historic events
Its economy struggled, the country moved past its 'zero-COVID' policy and Xi Jin Ping got a third term in ... Show more
China tries to ‘bury the memory’ and trauma of zero-COVID era: A year after Beijing abandoned the policy’s strict lockdowns and endless testing ...
aljazeera.com/news/2023/12/21/china-tries-to-bury-the-memory-and-trauma-of-zero-covid-era
U.S. Extends China Tariff Exclusions for Five Months: U.S. extends China tariff exclusions until May 31, giving leadership time to review policies where they may ...
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#WIONRewind2023 | The year China saw many historic events
Its economy struggled, the country moved past its 'zero-COVID' policy and Xi Jin Ping got a third term in ... Show more
China’s middle class does not ‘dare to spend’ until post-Covid economy shows clear signs of recovery
scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3246222/chinas-middle-class-does-not-dare-spend-until-post-covid-economy-shows-clear-signs-recovery
People in China Are Starting to Worry About COVID Testing and Controls Coming Back
time.com/6343686/china-covid-restrictions-anxieties-testing-return/
China’s CSI 300 Index Caps Longest Weekly Losing Streak Since 2012: Chinese stocks look poised to end 2023 on a dismal note, belying investors’ high expectations ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-22/china-s-csi-300-index-caps-longest-weekly-losing-streak-since-2012
Can China get its economic miracle back on track in 2024?: China's disappointing post-COVID recovery has raised significant doubts about the foundations of its ...
reuters.com/markets/asia/can-china-get-its-economic-miracle-back-track-2024-2023-12-18/
China's cluster of flu cases under effective control: Foreign Minister: UNITED NATIONS: A recent increase in respiratory illnesses in China is a common issue ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/chinas-cluster-flu-cases-under-effective-control-foreign-minister-3954796
Illness Surge in China Is Not From a Novel Pathogen, Data Suggests: The W.H.O. had requested detailed information about a reported surge in respiratory illnesses ...
nytimes.com/2023/11/23/world/asia/who-china-respiratory-children.html
Quick Glance: WHO Seeks Details on China's Mystery Outbreak
- The WHO has requested more information from China regarding an outbreak of respiratory illness and clusters of undiagnosed pneumonia in children.
- Since mid-October, northern China reported an increase in influenza-like illnesses compared with the previous three years.
- The WHO has made an official request to China for additional information and laboratory results from the reported outbreaks among children.
- In the meantime, it has recommended Chinese communities take preventative measures including vaccination, wearing masks, keeping a distance from sick people, staying at home when ill, and regular hand-washing.
First Case Of COVID-19 Subvariant, JN.1 Detected In Kerala: All You Need To Know: The India SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) has confirmed that the first ...
indiatimes.com/news/india/new-covid-19-subvariant-jn1-detected-in-kerala-all-you-need-to-know-623668.html
Retail sales remain sluggish in China, as world’s second-largest economy confronts ‘difficulties and challenges’
hongkongfp.com/2023/12/15/retail-sales-remain-sluggish-in-china-as-worlds-second-largest-economy-confronts-difficulties-and-challenges/
Scientists see risk of lost opportunity for long Covid research in China: SHANGHAI: With more than a full year past since China eased restrictions and let ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/12/14/scientists-see-risk-of-lost-opportunity-for-long-covid-research-in-china
What China's economy has to do with record gold prices: Gold prices have touched new highs in recent weeks.
axios.com/2023/12/14/gold-prices-record-highs-china
Chinese dissident doctor and AIDS whistleblower Gao Yaojie dies aged 95: A dissident doctor who became China’s most outspoken and celebrated AIDS campaigner ...
hongkongfp.com/2023/12/12/chinese-dissident-doctor-and-aids-whistleblower-gao-yaojie-dies-aged-95/
China’s Covid Zero Scars Leave Citizens Fearful of Curbs: One year after President Xi Jinping abandoned his Covid Zero strategy, vestiges of China’s vast ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-12-07/china-s-covid-zero-scars-leave-citizens-fearful-of-curbs-return
Chinese dissident doctor, AIDS whistleblower dies aged 95: Gao Yaojie spent years under government pressure before finding refuge in the US.
freemalaysiatoday.com/category/world/2023/12/12/chinese-dissident-doctor-aids-whistleblower-dies-aged-95/
China’s economy is suffering from long covid: Revealing gloom on the streets of an ordinary Chinese city
economist.com/china/2023/11/30/chinas-economy-is-suffering-from-long-covid
Surge in respiratory illnesses in China not linked to Covid-19, say experts: A recent surge in respiratory illnesses in China is not caused by novel coronavirus ...
thestar.com.my/aseanplus/aseanplus-news/2023/12/01/surge-in-respiratory-illnesses-in-china-not-linked-to-covid-19-say-experts
Taiwan research center claims herbal remedy can treat mycoplasma: NRICM101 was given Emergency Use Authorization to treat COVID and is said to be effective ...
taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/5050632
China says a surge in respiratory illnesses is caused by flu and other known pathogens, not a novel pathogen
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Quick Glance: China: Rise in Respiratory Illnesses Not Linked to New Virus
- The Chinese health ministry attributes the dramatic rise in respiratory illnesses to the flu and other known pathogens.
- Recent clusters of respiratory infections are caused by an overlap of common viruses and bacteria, as confirmed by a spokesperson of the National Health Commission.
- To cope with the wave of respiratory illnesses, the ministry called on local authorities to open more fever clinics and promote vaccinations among children and the elderly.
- The public was advised to wear masks, and local authorities should focus on preventing the spread of illnesses in crowded places.
Xi Set to Visit Tech Companies in Shanghai, SCMP Says: Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit Shanghai on Tuesday in his first trip to the financial hub since a ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-11-27/xi-to-visit-shanghai-futures-exchange-tech-firms-scmp-says
China's mysterious respiratory illness outbreak isn't new COVID: WHO: Parts of China have seen a surge in respiratory illnesses in children. But health officials ...
businessinsider.com/china-respiratory-illness-outbreak-not-new-covid-who-2023-11
#BangkokPost : For three years, China's zero-Covid policy consistently received high-profile media coverage from the Chinese and the international press ... Show more
WHO seeks China data on 'pneumonia clusters' in children: The UN agency wants data on an outbreak reported by the media and disease monitoring systems.
bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-67505218
Artist Zeng Fanzhi depicts 'zero-COVID' after a lifetime of service to the Chinese state
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Opinion | Why Covid Lockdowns and Mask Mandates Made Children Sicker: It’s no surprise respiratory viruses are infecting kids sheltered by years of lockdowns.
wsj.com/articles/chinese-and-americans-hospitals-learn-the-value-of-germs-covid-china-rsv-df36796e
Undiagnosed Pneumonia outbreak in China, reports eerily similar to 2019 Covid outbreak | WION
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WHO asks China about clusters of respiratory disease among children: The WHO says it has asked the Chinese authorities to share more info regarding a spike in ...
torontosun.com/news/world/who-asks-china-about-clusters-of-respiratory-disease-among-children
China claims 'no new or unusual' virus behind surge in child pneumonia: WHO had asked Beijing for further data after hospitals became 'overwhelmed' with sick ...
standard.co.uk/news/world/china-child-pneumonia-virus-who-covid-pandemic-b1122530.html
In Shanghai, young Chinese crave entertainment: They flocked to Halloween festivities and two contemporary art fairs, despite unprecedented artistic censorship.
lemonde.fr/en/international/article/2023/11/22/in-shanghai-young-chinese-crave-entertainment_6279148_4.html
Hidden, illegal Chinese-owned bio lab found stocking pathogens labeled ‘HIV’, ‘Ebola’ in California
wionews.com/world/hidden-illegal-chinese-owned-bio-lab-found-stocking-pathogens-labeled-hiv-ebola-in-california-659366
China on alert for Covid relapse: Beijing, Nov 13 (PTI) Chinese experts have sounded an alert about the relapse of COVID-19 infections during the current winter ...
deccanherald.com/world/china-on-alert-for-covid-relapse-2768400
Wuhan researcher warns of high-risk new corona viruses: The Chinese virologist Shi Zhengli, also known as Batwoman, is one of the best-known corona virus ...
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Quick Glance: Batwoman warns of new highly risky Corona viruses
- Renowned virologist Shi Zhengli warns of further disease outbreaks caused by new Corona viruses.
- The Corona virus continues to circulate worldwide in new variants, causing waves of infections.
- Shi Zhengli warns of new outbreaks caused by Corona viruses, despite China's denial.
- Six variants have already infected humans and at least three more have infected animals.
Hong Kong slashes stamp duties, easing property curbs for the first time in over 10 years
cnbc.com/2023/10/25/hong-kong-cuts-stamp-duty-in-a-boost-to-real-estate-markets.html
Quick Glance: Hong Kong's Leader Plans National Security Law by 2024
- Hong Kong leader John Lee announced that the city will introduce its own national security law by 2024.
- Lee stated that the implementation of 'one country, two systems' is being undermined by some countries.
- The government is working on effective legislative options and aims to complete the legislation by 2024.
- Under the Basic Law, Hong Kong is required to enact its own law to combat seven security-related crimes.
Japan international visitors reach 96% of pre-COVID level in Sept: Japan welcomed more than 2 million international visitors for a fourth consecutive month in ...
reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/japan-international-visitors-reach-96-pre-covid-level-sept-2023-10-18/
Actor Nick Shen shares his painful experience of battling shingles: He wants to raise awareness of the condition. Read more at straitstimes.com.
straitstimes.com/life/entertainment/actor-nick-shen-shares-his-painful-experience-of-battling-shingles
The same lab that cloned Dolly the sheep has used gene editing to create chickens resistant to avian flu
english.elpais.com/science-tech/2023-10-10/the-same-lab-that-cloned-dolly-the-sheep-has-used-gene-editing-to-create-chickens-resistant-to-avian-flu.html
Certain country claims to be Bangladesh’s friend, imposes visa restrictions: Chinese envoy
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Chinese cross-border trips beat pre-COVID level during major holiday: SHANGHAI (Reuters) -- China's inbound and outbound trips surged during the eight-day ...
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Thousands of mainland Chinese visitors have flocked to Hong Kong as the city marked China’s National Day on Sunday, its first since all Covid-19 restrictions ... Show more
Quick Glance: Thousands of Hongkongers and tourists gather for National Day fireworks at Victoria Harbour
- Organizers plan to light the fireworks from three barges and six pontoons moored 350 meters from the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai.
- 11 Hong Kong restaurants and bars offer a view of the National Day fireworks.
- Tsim Sha Tsui East MTR station was temporarily closed as early as 6pm to control crowds.
- Locals and tourists gathered along the promenade, eagerly awaiting the fireworks over Victoria Harbour.
Millions travel across China as national holiday kicks off: SHANGHAI: Chinese travellers thronged transport networks on Friday (Sep 29) as an eight-day national ...
channelnewsasia.com/asia/china-millions-travel-national-holiday-tourism-covid-19-3808506
China’s National Day Holiday Sees Tourists Flock to Japan; Full Flights Despite Treated Water Release Concerns
japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/world/asia-pacific/20230930-139993/
China’s Economic Malaise Was Perfectly Predictable: The China bulls were wrong – but the China declinists may be wrong as well.
thediplomat.com/2023/09/chinas-economic-malaise-was-perfectly-predictable/
Quick Glance: China's Economy: No Solution in Sight
- An increasingly autocratic government is making poor decisions.
- China experienced the most spectacular growth in history since rejoining the world economy in 1978.
- A chronic growth shortfall would be worse in China due to higher poverty levels.
- China was the only major economy to respond adequately to the global financial crisis of 2007-09 with stimulus.
Fauci Had Secret Meeting With CIA About COVID, Republicans Claim: The former chief White House medical adviser has been questioned repeatedly on whether ...
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China’s Economic Malaise Was Perfectly Predictable: The China bulls were wrong – but the China declinists may be wrong as well.
thediplomat.com/2023/09/chinas-economic-malaise-was-perfectly-predictable/
Quick Glance: Questions Arise from the Disappearance of China's Defence Minister
- Since late June, two senior officials promoted in a recent restructuring have gone missing: first Qin Gang, the former foreign minister, and more recently General Li Shangfu, the defence minister.
- He was supposed to attend a meeting with Vietnamese defence officials.
- They reportedly had an extramarital affair resulting in the birth of a child while Mr Qin was ambassador in Washington before becoming foreign minister.
- The news agency reported that eight senior officials from the procurement department are also being investigated.
Biden tests negative for Covid-19 days away from G20 summit: President Joe Biden tested negative for Covid-19, a day after his wife tested positive and with days ...
cnbc.com/2023/09/05/biden-tests-negative-for-covid-19-days-away-from-g20-summit.html
China’s ‘batwoman’ scientist warns another ‘highly likely’ coronavirus outbreak in future: Report | Mint
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Quick Glance: Tourists stranded in Chinese resort city after Covid lockdown
- Beihai, a popular summer destination in China's southern Guangxi region, recorded more than 450 infections in the five days to 16 July.
- The remaining tourists must stay in the city and be quarantined, officials said at a press conference.
- Elsewhere in China, authorities are implementing measures to combat rising Covid cases.
- On Friday, government data revealed a sharp contraction in the country's economy during the second quarter of this year due to extensive coronavirus lockdowns impacting businesses and consumers.
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