China’s battling a nationwide outbreak of the coronavirus after abruptly easing restrictions that were in place for much of the pandemic.
Monthly Archives For January 2023
China: Amid rise in COVID-19 cases, hospitals cancel New Year holiday
As COVID-19 cases in China continue to rise, hospitals in many cities have started working overtime during New Year’s day to fight against the epidemic, Global Times reported. All employees of the Third Municipal Hospital…
Indian manufacturers stocking up inventories amid supply concerns from China
The production of electronic products like air conditioners or LED televisions can be impacted as a high proportion of these components are sourced from China …
With new phase of COVID-19, China facing “tough challenges” : Xi
China is facing “tough challenges” as it enters “a new phase” in its COVID-19 response, President Xi Jinping said in his annual new year’s address on Saturday “We have now entered a new phase of…
China’s Xi Jinping Provides Rare Acknowledgment of Covid-19 Policies’ Toll
The Chinese leader, in a New Year’s Eve speech, said that things will get better soon and that “it has not been an easy journey for anyone.” …
Thousands celebrate the new year in Wuhan amidst China’s Covid-19 wave
Thousands gathered in central Wuhan on Saturday (Dec 31) night to count down to the start of what many hoped would be a much better year after a “tough” 2022 filled with lockdowns and in December…
Our predictions for big themes in 2023, from China tensions to the abundance agenda and tech discipline
Now that it’s 2023, I want to share some of the things I’m personally fascinated with that I think will be big themes for the year ahead.
Morocco becomes first country to ban China arrivals as concerns grow over Covid-19 surge
North African nation is first in the world to prohibit China arrivals outright while most of the others require pre-departure tests.
COVID-19 information,case figures transparent, says China’s Health Ministry
China saw a record increase in local COVID-19 outbreaks. Due to the deterioration of the epidemiological situation, the authorities introduced partial lockdowns in some areas while also forcing their …
CGTN: China monitors coronavirus mutations to adjust COVID-19 response
With China loosening its COVID-19 restrictions, some experts have expressed concern that China’s relaxation of COVID-19 limitations will enhance the likelihood of the virus mutating. “It is a worry,” …
China COVID crisis: Worried over supply chain disruptions, consumer durable makers stocking up on inventories
Any possible disruption may impact categories such as air conditioners and LED TV panels, where a high proportion of components are sourced from China.Leading electronics manufacturing firm Dixon …
China residents out and about on New Year’s Day as state media seek to reassure public over Covid-19
New Year revelries appeared to be mostly unaffected as people celebrated the turn into 2023. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Beijing bustles again after optimization of COVID-19 response
On Thursday morning, many residents in Beijing played in Taoranting Park with their children as the ice slides, snowmobiles, and other facilities were full of laughter. “The ice and snow field in the …
