A report says a fleet of Chinese distant-water fishing vessels used North Korean crews in violation of U.N. bans and many were apparently subjected to abuses including being trapped at sea for years
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New bat virus HKU5-CoV-2 sparks pandemic fears – Is it the next COVID-19?
China has discovered a new coronavirus in bats that can enter the human body like Covid-19. The new virus, HKU5-CoV, hasn’t been detected in humans yet but has been identified in a laboratory
China’s Shimao secures creditor backing for $11 billion offshore debt revamp
Chinese property developer Shimao Group has secured creditor backing to restructure about $11.04 billion in offshore debt, the latest such deal in the sector after years of liquidity troubles. Sunac …
Apple, facing tariffs on Chinese imports, says it will invest $500 billion in US facilities
Apple said Monday it will invest $500 billion on expanding US facilities over the next four years, a move that could help it avoid new tariffs on goods imported from China.
Xi tells Putin that China is pleased with Russia’s efforts to end Ukraine war
Chinese President Xi Jinping has held a call with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and said he was pleased with Moscow’s efforts to hold a summit with the U.S. toward ending the war in Ukraine.
Volkswagen, CATL to collaborate in China on lithium battery development
Volkswagen Group and CATL , the world’s largest battery maker, signed a statement of intent to collaborate on product development for new lithium batteries, CATL said on Monday.
China’s jobseekers face laborious 2025 as businesses pull back on hiring
Businesses in China are holding back on hiring in 2025 – though demand is still high for overseas positions and sentiment has improved on late 2024.
HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China sparks global concern: Know its symptoms and how does it spread
It’s closely related to the coronavirus family that causes Middle East respiratory syndrome. ALSO READ: What is HKU5-CoV-2, the new bat coronavirus in China that could trigger another Covid-19 …
Why a New Bat Coronavirus in China Is Raising Concern
While medical advances help us combat these scourges, modern challenges — such as deforestation, urbanization, intensive agriculture, and climate change — are fueling the emergence of new infectious …
China’s food demand expanding, production needs to be strengthened, official says
China’s food demand is still expanding and efforts to boost food production need to be strengthened, Han Wenxiu, an official from China’s Central Rural Work Leading Group told a news conference on …
Europe’s luxury sector is showing signs of revival — but China weakness and tariff threats loom
The sector had an upbeat earnings season. But continued weakness in China and U.S. tariffs could leave even the most exclusive brands vying for share of pocket.
Is Another Pandemic On The Horizon? All You Need to Know About Deadly HKU5-CoV-2 COVID-19 Variant Detected In China
HKU5-CoV-2, belongs to the merbecovirus subgenus, which includes the Mers virus. This newly isolated strain can bind to the ACE2 receptor in human cells, the same pathway used by the Covid-19 virus.
FY25 imports from China may cross record $101 billion
The Indo-China trade balance continues to tilt in favour of Beijing as Chinese imports grow while India’s exports contract, leading to a widening trade deficit.
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