Although the numbers of new weekly cases and deaths of COVID-19 continue to decrease in Europe since the end of March, the current high level of transmission is putting strain on testing capacity and …
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How should the U.S. handle China and Russia’s growing alliance?
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China’s Covid Lockdowns Are Squeezing Manufacturers Like Apple and Tesla
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Covid-19 update: 1,183 new cases reported in SA, China still under lockdown
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Blockchain Devices market May See a Big Move | Major Giants HTC, General Bytes, Sikur
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12th Beijing Int’l Film Festival to open on Aug. 13
The 12th Beijing International Film Festival is set to kick off on Aug. 13, organizers said Saturday. The festival this year will last until Aug. 20. Initiated in 2011, the festival aims to boost …
Lockdown Anger in Shanghai Intensifies as China Sticks to Zero-COVID Policy
26 million people have been under a strict quarantine since late last month, with residents unable to leave their homes and apartments.
China to improve inclusive loans to micro and small businesses
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Crypto Outlook: Big Hack, Yellen Coming Around and Bitcoin to $500,000?
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Xinhua Headlines: Shanghai’s largest makeshift hospital for COVID-19 put into use
The largest makeshift hospital in China’s business hub Shanghai was put into use on Saturday. * The hospital covers about 600,000 square meters with a capacity of 50,000 beds. * All construction …
