The vice presidential candidate for Taiwan’s ruling party in a January election said on Thursday that war with China is not an option, pointing to cross-strait communications as key to easing tension …
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China sees mysterious pneumonia outbreak, WHO seeks details
China, which is still recovering from the devastating effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, is facing another possible health emergency — a mysterious pneumonia outbreak has swept through schools and …
Mysterious Pneumonia Outbreak In China; Hospitals Flooded With Sick Children
A mysterious pneumonia outbreak has been reported in China’s schools which has caused hospitals to be flooded with sick children. The World Health Organisation has sought a detailed report for …
South China Sea: pressure mounts on Beijing in region as Marcos says Philippines will never give an inch
A view of Beijing as coercive and aggressive has the potential to diminish its influence and push countries towards the West if it does not soften: analysts.
Beijing flags lobster trade resumption, warns Australia over navy ship encounter
China has given the first confirmation Australia’s live lobster trade is poised to return, in news released after Beijing was widely condemned for the aggressive behaviour of its People’s Liberation …
WHO asks China for more information on spike in pediatric respiratory illnesses
Officials from China’s National Health Commission reported an increase in respiratory disease at a news conference last week, WHO said in a statement Wednesday. “Chinese authorities attributed this …
China’s Shenzhen Aims to Spur Property Demand With Relaxed Curbs
China’s Shenzhen rolled out two new homebuying measures in the same day as authorities seek to arrest a slump in the property market. Most Read from BloombergAltman Returns as OpenAI CEO in Chaotic …
China facing ‘mysterious’ pneumonia outbreak among children, hospitals overwhelmed
A ‘mysterious’ pneumonia outbreak has swept through schools in China and resulted in hospitals being overwhelmed with sick children, causing concern among global health experts.
Fiji’s leader says he hopes to work with China in upgrading his country’s shipyards and ports
Fiji’s leader says that after meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, he hopes to collaborate with China on upgrading his nation’s shipyards and ports.
WHO asks China for details on respiratory illness outbreaks
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Wednesday officially requested that China provide detailed information on an increase in respiratory illnesses and reported clusters of pneumonia in children.
Mysterious Disease Outbreak in China Has Residents Fearing Authorities Are ‘Covering Up’ New Epidemic
A health alert appeared on ProMED, a global surveillance platform for infectious disease outbreaks, Tuesday night of a mysterious illness emerging in China. Hospitals in Beijing, one of the most …
Hospital’s in China ‘overwhelmed with sick children’ after unidentified pneumonia outbreak
Children’s hospitals in Beijing and elsewhere have been overcrowded with sick children in recent months. | ITV National News …
Exclusive: China government advisers call for steady growth target in 2024, more stimulus
Chinese government advisers will recommend economic growth targets for next year ranging from 4.5% to 5.5% to an annual policymakers’ meeting, as Beijing seeks to create jobs and keep long-term …