A serious “second wave” of coronavirus infections is not expected in China, the country’s top infectious disease expert said on the weekend as parts of Europe braced for a new round of lockdowns and ……
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Mainland China reports 24 new COVID-19 cases, same as day earlier
Mainland China reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Nov. 1, same as a day earlier, the country’s national health authority reported on Monday. ( read original story …)
Japan stocks set to trade lower; China says its factory activity grew in October
Official data released over the weekend showing China’s manufacturing activity grew at a slightly slower rate in October. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen-based hospital to offer subsidised health care to eligible Hongkongers in mainland China
The Hong Kong-run hospital’s chief says it will offer one-stop service for city residents living across the border, including Cantonese-speaking staff. ( read original story …)
China’s economic recovery: Shenzhen’s tech-driven economy key to country’s rebound
Boosted by a surge in demand for medical supplies, electronics and tech services, the city staged a remarkable recovery in the second quarter.. Read more at straitstimes.com. ( read original story …)
Corona: The Curious CIA Satellite That Used a Unique Lens
The Corona satellite was used by the CIA for spying on the Russians and the Chinese. And its origins date back to World War II. ( read original story …)
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Netflix price hike
NEW YORK/LONDON/HONG KONG (Reuters Breakingviews) – Corona Capital is a daily column … travel restrictions with Singapore and mainland China. What’s more, deals like Ant’s, record $34 … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 24 new COVID-19 cases vs 33 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 24 new COVID-19 cases on Oct. 31, down from 33 a day earlier, the country’s national health authority said on Sunday. ( read original story …)
Shanghai’s global hub ambitions take a hit as high-tech rival Shenzhen’s new-found autonomy threatens to put it in the shadows
Shanghai’s efforts to build itself into an international financial hub suffered a blow when Beijing granted greater autonomy to Shenzhen, according to analysts. ( read original story …)
‘Corona-freed’ Taiwan celebrates gay pride
Taiwan has staged its gay pride rally, 200 days free of local coronavirus infections. Some 130,000 celebrated the island nation’s vanguard role on same-sex in Asia, but this year’s turnout was smaller … ( read…
China local authority warns of coronavirus on packaging of imported Brazilian pork
Packaging on a batch of frozen pork imported from Brazil which had entered a district in Eastern China’s Shandong province has tested positive for the coronavirus, the local government said. ( read original story …)
Mike Pompeo pledges US support for Asian allies that resist China
The US secretary of state denounced Beijing’s “unlawful” claims in the South China Sea yesterday as he continued a tour of southern Asia aimed at bolstering resistance to the country’s influence in … ( read…
Shenzhen moves closer to its rail traffic era
Phase 3 of Line 2, Phase 3 of Line 3 and Phase 1 of Line 8 of Shenzhen subway and Phase 3 of Line 4 of the Hong Kong MTR (Shenzhen) were opened on Oct.…
