HONG KONG — A 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck near one of Tibet ’s holiest cities on Tuesday, killing at least 32 people, Chinese state media reported. The earthquake was recorded just after 9 a.m. (8 …
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China earthquake: Dozens dead as tremor strikes Tibet
At least 32 people have been confirmed dead after a major earthquake struck China’s mountainous Tibet region on Tuesday morning, Chinese state media reported.
Earthquake in Tibet in western China kills at least 32, state media says
A strong earthquake shook a mountainous region in western China near Nepal on Tuesday morning, killing at least 32 people.
Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy: cutting China supply ‘No.1 objective’ for U.S
Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy plans to eliminate its supply-chain dependence on China for electric vehicle batteries made in the United States, a senior executive told Reuters, calling the shift a …
China’s exchanges urged large mutual funds to curb stock selling in early 2025
China’s main stock exchanges asked some large mutual funds to limit stock selling in early 2025 to stabilise markets amid economic concerns and geopolitical challenges, as per a Reuters report. This …
Pentagon to blacklist China’s largest EV battery and tech firms
The Pentagon is banning a number of Chinese technology firms, including CATL, the world’s largest EV battery manufacturer, which provides batteries to Tesla.
No, China Has Not Declared a State of Emergency Over Respiratory Viruses
The posts are mostly false. Chinese authorities have reported an increase in some respiratory infections, but the increases are in line with seasonal trends and no state of emergency has been declared.
Overblown fears of HMPV cases in China reflect pandemic scars
Public health experts caution that the human metapneumovirus cases are part of the typical ebb and flow of respiratory virus seasons.
Sunac China flags difficulty making Sept dollar bond payments, sources say
Developer Sunac China has informed some of its dollar creditors it is unlikely to meet a September bond maturity deadline, two sources said, as weak sales raise the prospects for a new round of …
What is the HMPV virus in China? The human metapneumovirus and its symptoms, explained.
The human metapneumovirus is reportedly surging in China, but should Americans be concerned? Here’s what to know about HMPV symptoms and more.
What you need to know about HMPV as China sees rise in cases
As China continues to monitor an increase in cases of human metapneumovirus (HMPV), here’s what you need to know about the illness.
CNA Explains: How bad is the HMPV situation in China and is it cause for concern?
Experts say China’s rise in HMPV cases is “consistent with global patterns”. But how does the disease compare to COVID-19 and how can we protect ourselves?
Exclusive-Chinese exchanges ask big fund managers to restrict stock selling, sources say
China’s main stock exchanges asked some large mutual funds to restrict stock selling at the start of the year, three sources familiar with the matter said, as authorities sought to calm markets …