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‘I think a growing number of Chinese workers in South Korea are trying to get back to China as soon as possible,’ travel agency manager says
‘I think a growing number of Chinese workers in South Korea are trying to get back to China as soon as possible,’ travel agency manager says
Though most of the infections and deaths have occurred in China, the past week has seen a sharp rise in reported cases and fatalities overseas.
Though most of the infections and deaths have occurred in China, the past week has seen a sharp rise in reported cases and fatalities overseas.
Hubei province’s new Communist Party chief calls for less bureaucracy as number of new infections rises again.
Hubei province’s new Communist Party chief calls for less bureaucracy as number of new infections rises again.
Scientists report positive results from treatments using plasma from patients who have recovered from the illness.
Scientists report positive results from treatments using plasma from patients who have recovered from the illness.
Hubei’s new cases nearly 10 times more than day before, because previously infections were diagnosed only by test kits, of which there has been a shortage.
Hubei’s new cases nearly 10 times more than day before, because previously infections were diagnosed only by test kits, of which there has been a shortage.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will continue to accept mail for China, Hong Kong and Macau but has temporarily suspended the guarantee on priority mail.
The United States Postal Service (USPS) will continue to accept mail for China, Hong Kong and Macau but has temporarily suspended the guarantee on priority mail.
Beijing removes officials in start of shake-up in Hubei after virus outbreak
Beijing removes officials in start of shake-up in Hubei after virus outbreak
100 deaths in a day for the first time, with all but five coming in the Hubei epicentre, as China’s chief planner warns against draconian limits on business.
100 deaths in a day for the first time, with all but five coming in the Hubei epicentre, as China’s chief planner warns against draconian limits on business.
As the Chinese government scrambles to contain the outbreak, the contagion has spread to at least 24 other countries, sickening more than 270 outside China.
As the Chinese government scrambles to contain the outbreak, the contagion has spread to at least 24 other countries, sickening more than 270 outside China.
Li was one of the first doctors who tried to share information about the coronavirus only to be reprimanded by Wuhan police. Wuhan Central Hospital initially denied reports he was dead, saying he was in ‘critical condition’, before finally confirming he had died.
Li was one of the first doctors who tried to share information about the coronavirus only to be reprimanded by Wuhan police. Wuhan Central Hospital initially denied reports he was dead, saying he was in ‘critical condition’, before finally confirming he had died.
China will halve a 10 per cent tariff to 5 per cent, and a 5 per cent tariff to 2.5 per cent in efforts to implement the phase one deal signed with the United States.
China will halve a 10 per cent tariff to 5 per cent, and a 5 per cent tariff to 2.5 per cent in efforts to implement the phase one deal signed with the United States.
Gesture by consul general Huang Ping comes a day after Beijing blames Washington for spreading fears about the contagion and doing ‘nothing to help’.
Gesture by consul general Huang Ping comes a day after Beijing blames Washington for spreading fears about the contagion and doing ‘nothing to help’.
Health agency chief says social media companies have taken steps to limit misinformation.
Health agency chief says social media companies have taken steps to limit misinformation.
Number of coronavirus fatalities rises to 361, with more than 17,000 confirmed cases.
Number of coronavirus fatalities rises to 361, with more than 17,000 confirmed cases.
China reports new outbreak of deadly bird flu even as country struggles to contain spread of coronavirus.
China reports new outbreak of deadly bird flu even as country struggles to contain spread of coronavirus.
Findings by scientists at Hong Kong University based on the assumption that each infected patient could have infected 2.68 others.
Findings by scientists at Hong Kong University based on the assumption that each infected patient could have infected 2.68 others.
Ross told an interviewer that the deadly coronavirus ‘will help accelerate the return of jobs to North America, some to the US, probably some to Mexico as well’.
Ross told an interviewer that the deadly coronavirus ‘will help accelerate the return of jobs to North America, some to the US, probably some to Mexico as well’.
China starts repatriating people to Wuhan as death toll hits 213, and US warns against travel to the country after WHO’s declaration of global public health emergency.
China starts repatriating people to Wuhan as death toll hits 213, and US warns against travel to the country after WHO’s declaration of global public health emergency.
Decision to cancel 24 flights from US to Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai follows State Department warning to avoid non-essential travel to China amid coronavirus concerns.
Decision to cancel 24 flights from US to Hong Kong, Beijing and Shanghai follows State Department warning to avoid non-essential travel to China amid coronavirus concerns.
China approved 26 infrastructure projects with a total expected investment of 981.7 billion yuan (US$142 billion) in 2019.
China approved 26 infrastructure projects with a total expected investment of 981.7 billion yuan (US$142 billion) in 2019.
Three Beijing hospitals have started treating patients with anti-HIV drugs Lopinavir and Ritonavir as the death toll in China rises.
Three Beijing hospitals have started treating patients with anti-HIV drugs Lopinavir and Ritonavir as the death toll in China rises.
More than 1,300 confirmed cases across mainland China, with second temporary hospital to be built in Wuhan at the heart of the outbreak.
More than 1,300 confirmed cases across mainland China, with second temporary hospital to be built in Wuhan at the heart of the outbreak.
Nepali student in his 30s tests positive for the illness after coming home for the holiday from Wuhan, the epicentre of the epidemic. Nepal is the seventh country to confirm a case of the deadly virus.
Nepali student in his 30s tests positive for the illness after coming home for the holiday from Wuhan, the epicentre of the epidemic. Nepal is the seventh country to confirm a case of the deadly virus.
China’s deadly coronavirus has claimed 26 lives and the illness has infected more than 800 people.
China’s deadly coronavirus has claimed 26 lives and the illness has infected more than 800 people.
The city’s airport and rail station are packed as travellers desperately try to get out of city at the epicentre of the outbreak.
The city’s airport and rail station are packed as travellers desperately try to get out of city at the epicentre of the outbreak.
President’s approach to Beijing was one of the key issues in the election and victory will be seen as a mandate to continue her approach.
President’s approach to Beijing was one of the key issues in the election and victory will be seen as a mandate to continue her approach.
‘I suffered a lot in the Cultural Revolution and I know how valuable democracy and freedom is,’ 73-year-old retiree says.
‘I suffered a lot in the Cultural Revolution and I know how valuable democracy and freedom is,’ 73-year-old retiree says.
Early results show incumbent president with about 57 per cent of the vote, with main rival back on 38 per cent.
Early results show incumbent president with about 57 per cent of the vote, with main rival back on 38 per cent.
US-China trade war debate filters into Taiwan’s election, as President Tsai Ing-wen trumpets economic policy that welcomes manufacturers back from the mainland.
US-China trade war debate filters into Taiwan’s election, as President Tsai Ing-wen trumpets economic policy that welcomes manufacturers back from the mainland.
Exports of foreign-branded cars assembled in China are expected to rise as the domestic market matures and Beijing opens its auto industry, a new government report reveals.
Exports of foreign-branded cars assembled in China are expected to rise as the domestic market matures and Beijing opens its auto industry, a new government report reveals.