A new coronavirus has just been detected in bats. Lab tests show the virus can infect human cells, but experts say not to be concerned. Here’s everything we know so far. What is the new…
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What Doctors Say About the New Bat Coronavirus Discovered in China
A new coronavirus has just been detected in bats. Lab tests show the virus can infect human cells, but experts say not to be concerned. Here’s everything we know so far. Given everything that happened…
New bat virus found in China sparks pandemic fears
Virologists who have discovered the new strain have warned that it must be monitored “very, very carefully” because it attacks human cells in the same way as Covid-19 …
Trump’s Harsh Tariffs on China Could Backfire on the US Economy
The US government has been placing heavy tariffs on goods coming from China for several years now. These extra taxes on imports started during Trump’s first term as president and were largely …
Hedge funds bet on turnaround in unloved China property sector
Some large hedge funds and investors are accumulating long-shunned China property stocks at low prices, anticipating lucrative returns when the sector recovers from its prolonged crisis.
Contract drug makers urge govt to ease rules, reduce reliance on China
India’s contract drug makers have urged the government to remove regulatory hurdles and grant faster clearance to vital raw material imports at a time when many global pharmaceutical firms are …
Alarm as activists warn Thailand may have secretly deported Uyghurs back to China
Dozens of Uyghur men detained in Thailand after fleeing China may have been secretly deported to their home country, activists and rights groups said on Thursday, warning they could face torture and …
China urges US to halt tariff probe into copper imports
China’s commerce ministry on Thursday urged the United States to halt its tariff probe into copper imports as soon as possible, vowing to resolutely oppose it if U.S. goes ahead with the action.
Look to ‘Two Sessions’ for Signals From Beijing
China’s sputtering economy has seen green shoots of recovery after aggressive stimulus late last year but markets will be closely watching the annual National People’s Congress meeting for signs of …
China likely to cut inflation outlook to two-decade low, lay out stimulus plans at ‘Two Sessions’ meeting
Beijing is expected to revise down its annual consumer price inflation target to around 2% — the lowest in more than two decades — from 3% or higher in prior years.
Welcome to SHENZHEN: China’s Silicon Valley and the Future of Tech Innovation
Shenzhen, known as the “Capital of Technology” and the “City of the Future”, stands as a global innovation powerhouse driving the future of tech. Home to world-renowned tech giants such as Tencent, …
HKEX Profit, Revenue Hit Quarterly Highs as IPO, Market Sentiment Pick Up
The stock-exchange operator said Thursday that net profit reached a fourth-quarter high of 3.78 billion Hong Kong dollars, beating market expectations.
China puts the breaks on US stock listings for homegrown companies
Beijing’s securities regulator concerned about US IPOs of companies with small capitalisation and weak fundamentals …