China’s harsh lockdowns through the COVID-19 pandemic are being blamed for a sudden uptick in young children suffering from respiratory illnesses.
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China offers visa-free entry for citizens of France, Germany, Italy
China has been taking steps in recent months – including restoration of international flight routes – to revive its tourism sector following three years of strict COVID-19 measures that largely shut …
China grapples with respiratory illness spike; WHO says no unusual pathogen found
China is grappling with a spike in respiratory illnesses as it enters its first full winter season since it lifted strict COVID-19 restrictions in December.
Should we be worried about the pneumonia outbreak among children in China?
Reports that large numbers of children in parts of northern China are suffering from respiratory illnesses have raised concerns over the seriousness of the situation. Paediatric hospitals have …
China’s real estate crisis has helped punch a $37 billion hole in the balance sheet of one of the country’s largest shadow banks
But be wary of a hard landing narrative, warns one economist, as the risk of contagion pushes Beijing to offer stronger support for real estate.
Don’t press ‘pandemic panic button’ – scientists urge caution on China pneumonia report
Scientists said the similarity of the two alerts had stirred as yet unfounded worries the surge may be caused by another emerging pathogen that could spark a pandemic.
Beijing hospitals overwhelmed with post-Covid surge in respiratory illnesses among children
Hospitals in Beijing and northern China are grappling with a surge of children with respiratory illnesses as the country enters its first winter since relaxing stringent Covid-19 controls nearly one …
French foreign minister holds talks in China on climate and global tensions
French Foreign Minister Catherine Colonna says France and China should work together to reduce global tensions and address issues such as climate change and biodiversity.
China pneumonia outbreak: China says no unusual pathogens found, Indian doctors advise to be watchful
The rise in respiratory illnesses comes as China braces for its first full winter season since it had lifted strict COVID-19 restrictions in December. Chinese health authorities have not detected any unusual or novel pathogens,…
Beijing hospitals overwhelmed with post-Covid winter surge in seasonal illnesses among children
Hospitals in Beijing and northern China are grappling with a surge of children with respiratory illnesses as the country enters its first winter since relaxing stringent Covid-19 controls nearly one …
Beijing is making its biggest move yet to patch up the property crisis threatening to blow up China’s economy
For the first time, Beijing may let may let banks offer unsecured short-term loans to the 50 developers on the list.
China says Philippines enlists foreign force to stir trouble in South China Sea
The Philippines has enlisted “foreign forces” to patrol the South China Sea and has been stirring up trouble, China’s military said on Thursday, referring to joint patrols this week by Philippine and U.
The Conrad Shenzhen is the first luxury property to open in Chinese city’s Qianhai area – almost as new as the hotel. Is a room there worth US$250 a night?
The hotel has only been open a few months, and the feeling of newness in and around the Conrad, in Qianhai in Nanshan district, Shenzhen, is almost overpowering Its pluses include art by Chinese and…