BEIJING: China reported on Friday (Jan 21) the lowest daily tally of local confirmed COVID-19 cases in nearly two months, after a national strategy to quickly curb flare-ups forced worst-hit cities to …
Monthly Archives For January 2022
WHO praises strict virus measures in China
The World Health Organisation (WHO) has denied claims that some countries implementing strict Covid-19 measures – such as a “zero-Covid policy” – have created higher risks for their population while …
Unlike Tokyo Olympics, U.S. Olympians Are 100 Percent Vaccinated Ahead of Beijing Games
All of the about 240 athletes set to take part in next month’s Beijing Olympics are fully vaccinated, Team USA’s top doctor confirmed Thursday.
China daily local confirmed Covid-19 cases fall to nearly two-month low
China reported on Friday (Jan 21) the lowest daily tally of local confirmed Covid-19 cases in nearly two months, after a national strategy to quickly curb flare-ups forced worst-hit cities to lock …
The COVID-19 response in Hong Kong
Richard Horton1 and the Editors2 have repeatedly called for closer collaborations in global health. China has been taking decisive, albeit difficult, measures to prevent and manage outbreaks in …
ESPN to cover Beijing Olympics remotely, won’t send reporters due to COVID-19
ESPN announced Thursday that it will not be sending any reporters to the Beijing Olympic Winter Games over concerns of COVID-19 and related restrictions.
China daily local confirmed COVID cases fall to nearly two-month low
China reported on Friday the lowest daily tally of local confirmed COVID-19 cases in nearly two months, after a national strategy to quickly curb flare-ups forced worst-hit cities to lock down …
China to cut interest rates on standing lending facility loans on Jan 21 – sources
China’s central bank will cut interest rates on its standing lending facility loans for all tenors on Friday, three sources with direct knowledge of the matter said, following similar reductions in …
China reports 73 new coronavirus cases for Jan 20 vs 66 day earlier
China reported 73 new confirmed COVID-19 cases for Jan. 20, up from 66 a day earlier, its health authority said on Friday. Of the new infections, 23 were locally transmitted, according to a statement …
China warns U.S. of ‘serious consequences’ after Navy warship crosses South China Sea
The Chinese government said Thursday that it spotted a U.S. warship illegally crossing waters in the South China Sea — an accusation that the Pentagon denies.
POLL-Exports likely buoyed S.Korea GDP growth in Q4, braking China dims outlook
South Korea’s economy likely accelerated in the last quarter, buoyed by strong exports and investments, but an economic slowdown in China and surging COVID-19 cases pose a significant risk, a Reuters …
China 2022: Dealing with the new business environment
This is the second part in a two-part series. In the first part, we looked at how 2021 was a significant year in terms of the changing business environment for multinationals operating in China.
ESPN announces it won’t send reporters to Beijing Olympics due to COVID-19
ESPN has announced that it will not be sending news personnel to the Beijing Winter Olympics due to COVID-19 concerns and pandemic-related restrictions. In a statement released on Thursday, the sports …
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