China faces an HMPV outbreak, with hospitals overwhelmed by rising respiratory illnesses. The virus primarily affects children and the elderly, mimicking flu symptoms, and poses severe risks for individuals with pre-existing conditions.
Monthly Archives For January 2025
HMPV outbreak in China: Could it become the next pandemic after COVID-19? Key updates
HMPV, which has been circulating in China, has seen a significant rise in cases, particularly among children under 14 in northern provinces, as reported by Reuters. This has fueled speculation about …
COVID-like virus scare in China: All your FAQs answered on Mysterious human metapneumovirus (HMPV)
China is seeing a rise in respiratory infections, including human metapneumovirus (HMPV), prompting concerns of another outbreak. Most affected are children and seniors. The WHO has not declared an em …
Big moves expected for crypto in Asia in 2025: Asia Express
Trump may take aim at digital yuan’s overseas expansion, Korean institutions will remain sidelined from crypto, and more: Asia Express 2025.
US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents
The U.S. Treasury on Friday sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign …
US issues cybersecurity sanctions against China’s Integrity Technology
The United States on Friday issued fresh cybersecurity sanctions against Integrity Technology Group, a Chinese company involved in computer programming, a posting on the Treasury Department website …
Tim Cook must pull off a careful balancing act to protect Apple’s supply chain empire in China
Donald Trump term means the Apple CEO will need to find ways to keep his supply chain in China out of any potential trade disputes.
China’s central bank says it will cut banks reserves, rates at proper time
China’s central bank said it will cut banks’ reserve requirement ratio and interest rates at “proper time” during a quarterly meeting of its monetary policy committee held last week, according to a …
China’s cenbank warns mutual funds against feeding bond frenzy, sources say
China’s central bank summoned some fund managers on Friday to warn them against chasing a fervid bond rally, two sources said, amid worries that a bubble in bonds might undercut Beijing’s efforts to …
Another Coronavirus-like situation brewing? All about the HMPV infections allegedly gripping China
Cases of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), have been reportedly spreading in China, especially among children under 14 …
Is China deliberately letting the yuan tank against the US dollar? What is Beijing’s strategy?
The value of the yuan has tanked despite the central bank’s seemingly continued efforts to support the currency. With a weaker yuan, China’s exports are bound to become cheaper, making them more appea …
Hong Kong Rebounds, Shanghai Falls Amid US-China Trade Tensions
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index climbed 0.7 percent on Friday to close at 19,760.27, recovering from Thursday’s losses, while mainland Chinese markets posted sharp declines. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.
Oil prices rise on China optimism as investors return after holiday
Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors returned for the first trading day of the new year with an optimistic eye on China’s economy and fuel demand after a pledge by President Xi Jinping to…
