The discovery of HKU5-CoV-2 comes amid heightened global vigilance over emerging infectious diseases, a caution rooted in the collective trauma of the COVID-19 pandemic that claimed millions of lives.
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US stock futures lower after US and China reach trade agreement
U.S. stock futures are lower before May inflation data and details of a U.S.-China trade deal.
Huawei launches Pura 80 smartphone series in next step of China comeback
Chinese tech giant Huawei (HWT.UL) launched its Pura 80 smartphone series on Wednesday, as the company seeks to cement its comeback in China’s premium smartphone market following years of U.S. sanctions.
BYD vows timely supplier payments as China scrutinizes automakers
Several government-backed automakers also pledged to standardize bill payment for suppliers to 60 days.
US and China agree on plan to ease export controls after trade talks in London
The United States and China have agreed on a framework to implement their trade truce, officials on both sides said Wednesday, after concluding two days of talks in London to defuse tensions and ease …
China, Africa ask US to return to ‘right track’ on trade differences
China and 53 African countries called on nations, especially the United States, to return to the “right track” of resolving trade differences, the official Xinhua news agency reported on Wednesday.
China plans to turn Shenzhen into AI and aviation hub amid US sanctions
Beijing is deepening reforms to accelerate the development of emerging industries in the Chinese tech hub, which faces a barrage of US trade curbs.
China’s latest trade truce with US leaves investors none the wiser
The latest trade truce between China and the United States offered investors the hope of an eventual deal that the feuding superpowers can live with, though the possibility of another tariff flare-up …
China Rare-Earth Magnet Maker Gets Green Light for US Exports
A major Chinese manufacturer of rare-earth magnets received export permits to countries including the US, in a possible sign of easing tensions between Beijing and Washington.
U.S., China reach deal to revive trade truce
The United States and China have agreed to a framework that would restart last month’s trade truce following two days of talks in London, negotiators announced Wednesday.
China Expert Warns Of “Something Worse” Than Covid After US Fungus Smuggling Case
A top US-based expert on China has warned of “something worse” than Covid if the United States is not careful, days after two Chinese scientists were charged with allegedly smuggling a toxic fungus …
U.S. and China Agree to Resume Trade Truce After Tensions Escalated
Two days of talks resulted in a “framework” meant to solidify terms of a deal that the superpowers reached in Geneva last month.
China Nudges Pig Farmers to Restrain Supply After Prices Slump
China is seeking to control hog numbers and curb pork production, in a bid to support prices of the country’s favorite meat and ease deflationary pressures in the economy.
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