A supermarket worker was spat at by a customer attempting to stockpile Pot Noodles while another was told: “I hope you get the virus and die”, as panic-buying blighted the nations response to …
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FirstFT: China implores officials to cut down bureaucratic excess
Also in today’s newsletter, Modi tells farmers he will ‘never compromise’, and Trump nominates Stephen Miran to Fed board
China’s lunar lander aces touchdown and takeoff tests ahead of planned 2030 crewed moon mission (video)
“For our manned space missions, we must ensure that astronauts land on the lunar surface very comfortably and smoothly.”
China Outbreak 2025: Chikungunya Virus Raises Global Health Concerns
Summer 2025 brought a Chikungunya outbreak to China as cases of the mosquito-borne illness climbed, prompting Covid-19-like measures.
New coronavirus in China shows pandemic-like threat, scientists warn – MSN
Scientists have turned their focus to a lesser-known subgroup called merbecoviruses. Among these, one subgroup in particular, called the HKU5 viruses, is raising red flags.
Hong Kong takes action over Shenzhen-based tutorial centre offering DSE courses in city
Tutorial centre Capture Star has promoted programme on social media, claiming to be partnering with Tsung Tsin Middle School.
US Intelligence Flight Detected on China’s Doorstep
A U.S. spy plane flew a probing flight deep into the contested South China Sea on Wednesday, flight data showed.
Five killed in China’s Xinjiang after cable on suspension bridge snaps
Five people were killed after a cable on a suspension bridge snapped in northwestern China’s Xinjiang region, causing them to fall off the bridge, state-run news agency Xinhua reported on Thursday.
What to know about chikungunya virus amid new outbreak in China
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued a travel warning following an outbreak of a mosquito-borne illness called chikungunya in China. The CDC’s warning centers on Guangdong …
Helmed By New Chairman, Best Mart 360 Navigates Changing Hong Kong Landscape
It wasn’t much of a welcome for Lu Rong, newly named as chairman of Best Mart 360 Holdings Ltd. (2360.HK), a Hong Kong snack retailer emerging from controversy surrounding its CEO. The company’s …
Trump demands resignation of Intel CEO over China ties
President Donald Trump demanded that Lip-Bu Tan, CEO of tech firm, Intel resign immediately, saying he is “highly conflicted.” …
Why China and Africa should collaborate to curb m-pox spread: Lessons from Covid-19
It is in this context that China and Africa need to collaborate in curbing the spread of m-pox, drawing lessons learnt from the Covid-19 pandemic. The M-Pox outbreak continues to cause havoc across …
Trump calls on ‘highly conflicted’ Intel CEO to resign over China ties
Aug 7 (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded the immediate resignation of Intel’s new CEO, Lip-Bu Tan, calling him “highly conflicted” due to his ties to Chinese firms and …
