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Deadly virus has mutated into three versions, scientists say
Types A, B and C are all derived from the pathogen first found in bats but have evolved in different ways, according to a report by British and German geneticists.
China Delays Mask and Ventilator Exports After Quality Complaints (Published 2020)
Chinese customs officials, facing accusations from Europe that some medical supplies have been defective, say they will inspect every shipment.
Coronavirus: Jobless Chinese graduates in US face decision to stay or go
Recent graduates are facing the choice of returning to China or staying in the US amid massive lay-offs and a public health crisis.
China Hawks in Congress See an Opportunity in Coronavirus (Published 2020)
Lawmakers who have long lobbied for the United States to be tougher on China are using the pandemic to press for punitive measures against Beijing.
Britons evacuated from Wuhan regret coming home
Some who left Chinese city as coronavirus hit wish they were still there now that lockdown has lifted
What the coronavirus hasn't stopped: Beijing's buildup in the South China Sea
China's aggressive military activity in the disputed waterway has continued even as it seeks a global leadership role fighting the pandemic.
Face masks, ventilators among 11 products added to China’s export inspection list
Customs authority announces move after complaints from buyers about substandard products.
China Tightens Customs Checks for Medical Equipment Exports
China will subject ventilators, surgical masks and other medical equipment to more stringent customs checks before exporting them, after some European countries complained about their quality.
As U.S., China Clash Over Coronavirus, Their Doctors Quietly Join Forces
Behind the scenes, hundreds of doctors and scientists in the U.S. and China have been using online platforms to hold virtual meetings, trading notes on how best to treat patients and procure needed supplies.
iPhone to your door: Chinese firms test super-fast phone delivery as coronavirus caution remains
Even though infection numbers have declined sharply from the peak in China, analysts warned that consumers are still cautious about going outside and so quick deliveries could be a way to reach them.
China to ease internal migration curbs this year to lift virus-hit economy
China will loosen residency rules this year to make it easier for people in rural areas to move to small cities, in an effort to ease labour shortages and boost consumption in an economy jolted by the coronavirus crisis.
China's Wuhan to keep testing residents as coronavirus lockdown eases
China's Wuhan city, where the global coronavirus pandemic began, is still testing residents regularly despite relaxing its tough two-month lockdown, with the country wary of a rebound in cases even as it sets its sights on normalising the economy.
Chinese Inflation Slows as Virus Hurts Demand and Oil Slumps
China’s consumer inflation slowed to the weakest pace since October last month as food and oil prices moderated and shutdowns to beat the coronavirus kept demand depressed.
China’s US$1 trillion loan bubble is bursting as consumers flinch
China’s consumer loans are shrinking at an unprecedented pace, a blow to the government’s strategy of relying on spending to boost growth amid the worst pandemic in a generation.
China’s Hedge Funds Were Building Cash War Chests in March
As the coronavirus began to take its economic toll on the U.S. and Europe last month, hedge funds in China were busy boosting their war chests.
Early Zoom Bet by Hong Kong’s Superman Surges to $3 Billion
Li Ka-shing built Hong Kong’s biggest fortune on old-fashioned real estate and infrastructure. It’s a bet on technology that’s paying off in the current crisis.
Long-staying Covid-19 patients posing a big problem to Wuhan hospital
East Asia News -WUHAN - As coronavirus patients continue to be discharged daily from Wuhan hospitals, the mystery of long-term patients continues to confound doctors at Jinyintan Hospital, in what
Hong Kong wage subsidy scheme sparks concern over potential for abuse
Giants such as HSBC, MTR Corp and Jockey Club say they will not make use of the salary plan, but major developers yet to declare their intentions. Government promises transparency, but source says it will not discourage applications from big companies.
China Chases Foreign Capital to Fend Off Coronavirus Slowdown
To try to prevent foreign companies from leaving and keep investment flowing, officials have helped foreign enterprises resolve supply-chain bottlenecks and restart production.
Is China re-pegging the yuan to the US dollar to avert a financial crisis?
Amid the fallout caused by the coronavirus, China may turn to a similar approach it used in aftermath of the global financial crisis to mange the US dollar-yuan exchange rate.
