China’s factory activity shrank for the third straight month in December — and at the sharpest pace in nearly three years.
Monthly Archives For December 2022
Mainland China reports one COVID death for Dec 30
China reported one new COVID-19 death in the mainland for Dec. 30, compared with one death a day earlier, the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention said on Saturday.
CGTN:How do emergency wards in China cope with increasing COVID patients?
In a bid to leave no patient unattended, the emergency department converted the emergency observation room into a buffer zone to reduce waiting time. And that’s where Qu Fucheng was transferred to. “Seeing my father’s…
China Economic Activity Worsens in December as Covid Spreads
China’s economic activity contracted at a steeper pace in December as the country suddenly reversed its Covid Zero policy and the virus swept through major cities, causing people to stay home and …
Tech war: China’s push to forge a chip coalition in Asia falters as Washington expected to tighten the screws in 2023
The past year has seen the emergence of a US-led coalition to thwart China’s access to advanced chips Beijing’s plan to use Europe as a counterbalance to US semiconductor export restrictions has …
Guangdong, Shenzhen extend winning streaks
The Guangdong Southern Tigers and the Shenzhen Aviators pushed their winning streaks to 11 and nine games respectively in the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) league on Friday. In Guangdong’s …
China Gives Hong Kong Leader Power to Bar Overseas Lawyers in National Security Cases
The use of foreign lawyers by both prosecutors and the defence have long been part of the former British colony’s rule of law traditions. The move comes after a Hong Kong court this month postponed…
China Dec manufacturing contracts sharply as COVID infections soar
China’s factory activity shrank for the third straight month in December and at the sharpest pace in nearly three years as COVID infections swept through production lines after Beijing’s abrupt easing of anti-virus measures.
Covid-19 BF.7 scare: WHO asks China to share specific, real-time data on coronavirus situation
WHO called on China to strengthen its clinical management and impact assessment, and expressed willingness to provide support in these areas, as well as on risk communications on vaccination to …
Local, foreign brands slug it out as down apparel embraces fashion, innovation
According to the China National Garment Association, the down apparel market in China was valued at 156.2 billion yuan ($22.35 billion) in 2021 and is estimated to reach 162.2 billion yuan this year.
WHO calls on China to strengthen Covid response
As Covid surges in China, the WHO meets Chinese officials and calls for more real-time data.
WHO seeks more data, regular updates from China on COVID situation
The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China’s health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information regarding the COVID-19 situation in the country, including more …
WHO urges China to share specific data regularly on COVID situation
The World Health Organization on Friday once again urged China’s health officials to regularly share specific and real-time information on the COVID-19 situation in the country, as it continues to assess the latest surge in…