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US sanctions Beijing-based cyber group for its alleged role in hacking incidents
The U.S. Treasury on Friday sanctioned a Beijing-based cybersecurity company for its alleged role in multiple hacking incidents targeting critical U.S. infrastructure. The Treasury’s Office of Foreign …
Another Coronavirus-like situation brewing? All about the HMPV infections allegedly gripping China
Cases of Human metapneumovirus (HMPV), have been reportedly spreading in China, especially among children under 14 …
Is China deliberately letting the yuan tank against the US dollar? What is Beijing’s strategy?
The value of the yuan has tanked despite the central bank’s seemingly continued efforts to support the currency. With a weaker yuan, China’s exports are bound to become cheaper, making them more appea …
Hong Kong Rebounds, Shanghai Falls Amid US-China Trade Tensions
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index climbed 0.7 percent on Friday to close at 19,760.27, recovering from Thursday’s losses, while mainland Chinese markets posted sharp declines. The Shanghai Composite Index dropped 1.
Oil prices rise on China optimism as investors return after holiday
Oil prices rose on Thursday as investors returned for the first trading day of the new year with an optimistic eye on China’s economy and fuel demand after a pledge by President Xi Jinping to…
Chinese smartphone market continues to be tough for Apple and other foreign brands
A drop in foreign-branded smartphone sales in China continues to hit the iPhone, with the year-on-year dip continuing for the fourth month in a row.
HMPV news: Five years post-Covid-19, China grapples with new ‘Human Metapneumovirus’ threat
A viral video has been getting widespread attention on the internet as amidst reports of an outbreak of Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in China. The video showed a crowded hospital, suggesting a rise of numerous viral…
Chinese fast-food chain LXJ seeks IPO in Hong Kong amid market revival
LXJ operates 1,404 restaurants across 53 mainland cities, serving meals costing about 20 yuan (US$2.73) on average.
Three Issues That Could Shake China’s Vulnerable Economy in 2025
This year will serve as a critical proving ground for the long-awaited stimulus measures unveiled by Beijing in recent months.
India says conveyed concerns to China over hydropower dam in Tibet
India’s foreign ministry said on Friday that New Delhi has conveyed its concerns to Beijing about China’s plan to build a hydropower dam in Tibet on the Yarlung Zangbo river which flows into India.
After COVID-19, China Faces New Health Concern With Human Metapneumovirus Outbreak
Five years after the Covid-19 outbreak, several regions in China are now dealing with the spread of human metapneumovirus (HMPV). Discovered in 2001 by Dutch researchers analysing samples of children with respiratory infections, HMPV has…
China: The Beautiful Scenery of the Shenzhen Coastline
The verdant mountains and clear waters of Shenzhen’s coastline This footage was filmed by Mr. Li, in Longgang, Shenzhen, Guangdong, at 12:36, on October 15, 2024.
