Health experts are “watching closely” as China struggles to control a spike in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) cases, although they maintain the outbreak is unlikely to develop into a repeat of COVID-19.
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What is hMPV, the virus spreading through China?
An uptick of human metapneumovirus (hMPV) cases in China has raised concerns over another pandemic, which appear to be unfounded
HMPV expert delivers verdict on virus’s connection with Covid-19 pandemic
The HMPV outbreak is currently overwhelming hospitals in China but Beijing says respiratory infections are “less severe” and “smaller in scale” compared to last year
China expands consumer trade-in scheme to revive economic growth
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China’s Shandong Port, entry point for most sanctioned oil, bans US-designated vessels
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China-backed hackers breached the US Treasury Department. Here’s what we know.
Chinese government hackers breached the U.S. Treasury Department. Among other things, the hackers breached the office that administers economic sanctions against countries and groups of individuals.
Chinese toy maker Bloks raises $215 mln in Hong Kong IPO, term sheet shows
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China’s CNOOC to follow up on its inclusion on U.S. Defense Dept list
Chinese state-owned oil company China National Offshore Oil Corporation said on Wednesday it was aware of its inclusion on a U.S. Defense Department list of companies linked to the Chinese military …
