In a Q&A, the acting director of the WHO’s department of epidemic and pandemic preparedness and prevention explains why worries about respiratory infections in China are overblown.
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Nvidia shares close down on report it delays China AI chip designed to comply with U.S. export rules
Reuters, citing two sources familiar with the matter, reported that Nvidia told Chinese customers that it is delaying the launch of an AI chip that is designed to comply with U.S. export rules until the…
US Ally’s Warship in Row With China Sails Through Flashpoint Route
The Chinese navy was recently accused of using a sonar against HMAS Toowoomba’s crew before the Australian ship’s Taiwan Strait transit.
China trials visa-free travel for six countries
China is trialling visa-free travel for citizens from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia for a year, its foreign ministry said. From December to 30 November 2024, ordinary passport holders from these countries…
China to allow citizens of 6 nations visa-free entry to country for up to 15 days
Passport holders from France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Malaysia will benefit from the arrangement for the next 12 months.
China reports no ‘unusual or novel pathogens’ after WHO seeks data on respiratory illness outbreak
The WHO said that the surge was likely linked to the lifting of Covid-19 restrictions as China experiences its first full winter season since declaring an end to the pandemic in December.
US import laws impede launch of Nvidia chip in China
According to GlobalData, research and development (R&D) spending in China was recorded at 2.6% of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2021.
China’s Zeekr reveals revenue surge in updated financials ahead of US IPO
China-based Zeekr Intelligent’s revenue nearly doubled in the first nine months of the year, the electric car brand revealed in its updated paperwork filed with the U.S. securities regulator on Friday …
Child hospitalizations soar across China one year after the lifting of Zero-COVID
It is not yet clear what pathogen or pathogens are responsible for the deluge of child hospitalizations, but the underlying cause of this crisis is undoubtedly the collapse of public health in China and internationally…
Double blow for Beijing: Taiwan’s pro-China parties fail to unite, Aussie warship transits strait
China suffered two blows from Taiwan on Friday, as the upcoming presidential election on the democratic island shifted sharply in favor of the anti-Beijing ruling party and an Australian warship transited the Taiwan Strait in…
China and Europe should work together to enhance stable trade ties – Wang
Europe should not be afraid of working with China because of competition, and the two sides should work together to enhance the reliability and stability of economic and trade relations, foreign …
China Urged to Be ‘Truthful’ About Mysterious Outbreak to Avoid ‘Early Months of COVID’ Situation
While medical experts say there is no specific treatment, vaccine or antiviral therapy for HMPV, thorough handwashing, covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze, not sharing food or drink, refraining from kissing, and staying…
China’s Raging Pneumonia Outbreak – Is it COVID All Over Again?
Chinese hospitals are overloaded with patients, many of them children, reporting respiratory illnesses, prompting comparisons with the start of COVID-19.