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Fast-tracked decision to prohibit consumption of wildlife comes into effect immediately.
Fast-tracked decision to prohibit consumption of wildlife comes into effect immediately.
Head of frontline team fighting Covid-19 says some patients have been found to still carry the virus after getting better.
Head of frontline team fighting Covid-19 says some patients have been found to still carry the virus after getting better.
The standing committee of the National People’s Congress is set to approve a ban on the sale and consumption of wild animals later this month.
The standing committee of the National People’s Congress is set to approve a ban on the sale and consumption of wild animals later this month.
Former Zhejiang boss takes over the reins from Zhang Xiaoming, who becomes deputy director for daily affairs.
Former Zhejiang boss takes over the reins from Zhang Xiaoming, who becomes deputy director for daily affairs.
Led by academics, they also call on legislature to make February 6 – when whistle-blower doctor Li Wenliang died – a national day for free speech.
Led by academics, they also call on legislature to make February 6 – when whistle-blower doctor Li Wenliang died – a national day for free speech.
Relatives of people infected in Wuhan are resorting to the internet to try to get hospital care for their family members.
Relatives of people infected in Wuhan are resorting to the internet to try to get hospital care for their family members.
Most provinces and regions told businesses to stay closed, but in some parts of the country they reopened on Monday after the holidays, raising fresh fears.
Most provinces and regions told businesses to stay closed, but in some parts of the country they reopened on Monday after the holidays, raising fresh fears.
Medical facilities in the city of Wuhan struggle to cope with the surge of people with pneumonia symptoms.
Medical facilities in the city of Wuhan struggle to cope with the surge of people with pneumonia symptoms.
Civets and wolf cubs were just some of the exotic items advertised for sale at the Wuhan market at the epicentre of the infections.
Civets and wolf cubs were just some of the exotic items advertised for sale at the Wuhan market at the epicentre of the infections.
Photos of two women who were allowed to drive a luxury SUV into the Imperial Palace complex triggers social media storm about preferential treatment for the privileged.
Photos of two women who were allowed to drive a luxury SUV into the Imperial Palace complex triggers social media storm about preferential treatment for the privileged.
Researchers at Imperial College London say estimate based on duration of detection period, catchment population of Wuhan airport and volume of international travellers.
Researchers at Imperial College London say estimate based on duration of detection period, catchment population of Wuhan airport and volume of international travellers.
Autonomous region’s legislature endorses ‘dos and don’ts’ for governments, companies and institutions to take effect from May 1.
Autonomous region’s legislature endorses ‘dos and don’ts’ for governments, companies and institutions to take effect from May 1.
Self-ruled island is not a member of the World Health Organisation but scientists will be allowed to visit under cross-strait medical cooperation agreement.
Self-ruled island is not a member of the World Health Organisation but scientists will be allowed to visit under cross-strait medical cooperation agreement.
Some of the biggest cloud-storage and independent data centre firms are increasingly powered by wind and solar energy, but many are lagging in disclosure compared to global peers, report says.
Some of the biggest cloud-storage and independent data centre firms are increasingly powered by wind and solar energy, but many are lagging in disclosure compared to global peers, report says.
Study suggests ‘low-hanging fruit’ be retired and operating hours of other plants gradually cut by 2050 to keep warming to within 2 degrees Celsius.
Study suggests ‘low-hanging fruit’ be retired and operating hours of other plants gradually cut by 2050 to keep warming to within 2 degrees Celsius.
The Chinese capital has seen levels of the most harmful particles known as PM2.5 more than halve since the 2013 drive to tackle the problem started.
The Chinese capital has seen levels of the most harmful particles known as PM2.5 more than halve since the 2013 drive to tackle the problem started.
Pollution control specialist is described as a practical, can-do figure but takes the helm at a moment of critical importance
Pollution control specialist is described as a practical, can-do figure but takes the helm at a moment of critical importance
Mine operators accused of putting profits ahead of worker safety after spike in accidents.
Mine operators accused of putting profits ahead of worker safety after spike in accidents.
Beijing’s weapons business is expanding but export regulations are fragmented, the country’s commerce minister says.
Beijing’s weapons business is expanding but export regulations are fragmented, the country’s commerce minister says.
After Xi’s trip to Macau, city is being held up as an example of successful implementation of ‘one country, two systems’, and commentators say his speeches show dissatisfaction with Hong Kong.
After Xi’s trip to Macau, city is being held up as an example of successful implementation of ‘one country, two systems’, and commentators say his speeches show dissatisfaction with Hong Kong.
Echo Xie and Kinling Lo look at the political implications of the pro-democrats’ landslide win in the city’s recent grass-roots elections.
Echo Xie and Kinling Lo look at the political implications of the pro-democrats’ landslide win in the city’s recent grass-roots elections.
It was not clear if Guo talked to Lam but his presence spoke volumes about Beijing’s concerns, observers say.
It was not clear if Guo talked to Lam but his presence spoke volumes about Beijing’s concerns, observers say.
Cooperation between Brussels and Beijing will take on renewed importance at this month’s Madrid summit after the US pulled out of an agreement to limit emissions.
Cooperation between Brussels and Beijing will take on renewed importance at this month’s Madrid summit after the US pulled out of an agreement to limit emissions.
Hong Kong must have right leaders and introduce national security law, analysts say.
Hong Kong must have right leaders and introduce national security law, analysts say.
New regulation increases concerns that there are not sufficient safeguards in place to protect people’s personal information.
New regulation increases concerns that there are not sufficient safeguards in place to protect people’s personal information.
Financing still a sticky issue as Beijing commits to making Paris Agreement a reality.
Financing still a sticky issue as Beijing commits to making Paris Agreement a reality.
The results of the district council elections will boost the power of the non-establishment camp and possibly influence the race for the city’s leader, observers say.
The results of the district council elections will boost the power of the non-establishment camp and possibly influence the race for the city’s leader, observers say.
Beijing and its supporters in the city need to carefully review their approach, say analysts as official response remains muted.
Beijing and its supporters in the city need to carefully review their approach, say analysts as official response remains muted.
Shenzhen authorities claim Cheng ‘engaged in prostitution’ but former British consulate trade officer said earlier that he did nothing regrettable.
Shenzhen authorities claim Cheng ‘engaged in prostitution’ but former British consulate trade officer said earlier that he did nothing regrettable.
Thousands of children make the daily journey from Shenzhen to classrooms across the border but unrest in the city has prompted some families to consider other options.
Thousands of children make the daily journey from Shenzhen to classrooms across the border but unrest in the city has prompted some families to consider other options.