The decision to continue the pandemic’s status of a public health emergency of international concern was widely expected given the latest COVID-19 surge in China.
Monthly Archives For January 2023
China says ready to normalize cross-border travel
Beijing said Monday it stands ready to work with all countries to facilitate normal cross-border travel a day after lifting visa issuance restrictions on Japanese citizens that had been imposed in …
China’s new stock crackdown another bunny from the hat to distract from the elephant in the market
After his October 2022 ascension to Chairman for Life, President Xi Jinping knows he badly needs an economic win.
Why is the U.S. military predicting war with China by 2025?
“My gut tells me we will fight in 2025,” a four-star U.S. Air Force general predicted. What’s happening in China that year that makes him think war is likely?
Australia vows to keep raising human rights concerns with China despite ambassador’s warning
Xiao Qian implies resumption of dialogue conditional on Australia taking a ‘constructive attitude’ and not ‘trying to smear China’
China accuses Washington of abusing export controls
China’s government on Monday criticized U.S. controls on technology exports as a trade violation, after Japan and the Netherlands agreed to join Washington in limiting Beijing’s access to materials to …
India Plans Measures to Curb Chinese Imports as Trade Gap Concerns Mount -Sources
As many as 18 key government ministries, led by the federal trade ministry, met last week to firm up steps first aimed at cutting imports from China, which accounts for nearly a third of India’s…
With COVID-19 lockdowns lifted, China says it’s back in business. But it’s not so easy
China has been trying to woo back foreign investors and businesses after nearly three years of self-imposed isolation, but a quick economic recovery will also hinge on domestic consumption.
Covid-19 cases declining across China, health authorities say
Visits to fever clinics ‘at low level’ in week from January 21, according to NHC expert. But HKU virologist says it’s too early to reach a conclusion about the latest wave.
Paxlovid sales forecasts may change with Pfizer view on China
Clarity from Pfizer Inc this week on whether China’s relaxation of its Zero-COVID policy and the surge in infections there will lead to a spike in demand for its antiviral Paxlovid could spur analysts to…
ChatGPT rival to launch in China, reports claim
The AI bot could be ready to launch as early as March, claimed separate reports from Reuters and Bloomberg, which both claimed it would rival the capabilities of OpenAI’s technology. “I’m so glad that the…
China’s COVID-19 pandemic enters low level, no new strain found
China’s COVID-19 situation has entered a “low pandemic level” and infections across the country have maintained a downward trend, Chinese health authorities said on Monday. As more people return to …
Dollar seesaws ahead of busy central bank week
FILE PHOTO: U.S. Dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken July 17, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo …
