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Monthly Archives For March 2022
Coronavirus: China faces highest number of daily Covid-19 cases since Wuhan in 2020
Respiratory expert says the mainland has the chance to minimise virus spread using lockdowns and mass testing to avoid the massive infection seen in Hong Kong.
Beijing sees groundwater level rise 9.64 meters in 6 years
The ecological restoration of Beijing’s rivers and lakes, combined with efforts at water conservation, have resulted in a significant rise in the groundwater level, the Beijing Water Authority said …
China’s Market Meltdown Has Traders Rushing to Buy Protection
Investors in Chinese financial markets are paying up for protection across all asset classes, discounting better-than-expected economic data and Beijing’s assurance it wants to avoid being sanctioned …
China’s digital yuan could challenge the dollar in international trade this decade, fintech expert predicts
Nations are likely to look for alternative payment systems to reduce their current dependence on the dollar, says Richard Turrin.
Yum China, BYD say China’s COVID curbs have impacted operations
Chinese businesses from automaker BYD to KFC operator Yum China say their operations have already been hit by the country’s latest COVID-19 curbs, with more disruption expected as case numbers rise.
China’s January to February property investment perk up slightly on easing measures
BEIJING: China’s property investment bounced slightly over the first two months of 2022 after a fall in December, official data showed on Tuesday (Mar 15), helped by the easing of property curbs to …
China’s NFT market: Who are the major players, and what makes them different?
NFT market is also bustling with new projects in China. That may come as a surprise for people familiar with China’s strict crypto policy.
As China’s new cases surge, it must not let fear hijack its Covid-19 policy
Targeted lockdowns and mass testing are better than having to live with the coronavirus at the moment, but excessive fear could make it difficult to dial down pandemic-related restrictions in future.
Nearly 30 million under lockdown in China as coronavirus surges
China reported 5,280 new Covid-19 cases on Tuesday, more than double the previous day’s tally as the Omicron variant spreads …
As Foxconn halts production in Shenzhen, Apple braces for minimal disruption
Taiwan’s Foxconn said the date of factory resumption for the production of Apple products, “is to be advised by the local government.” …
“China Not Party To Crisis”: Beijing On US Sanctions Warning Over Ukraine
China wants to avoid being impacted by US sanctions over Russia’s war, Foreign Minister Wang Yi said, in one of Beijing’s most explicit statements yet on American penalties that are contributing to a …
Beijing 2022 game sites to be converted into attractions
Various venues used for the Beijing 2022 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games will be transformed into sports, entertainment and tourist facilities, with most of them working towards opening before …
