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Nations will work together on vaccine research, production and distribution, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says after meeting with Indonesian special envoy.
Nations will work together on vaccine research, production and distribution, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says after meeting with Indonesian special envoy.
Roads and public transport will be at capacity as 600 million trips are made across the country over the eight-day break.
Roads and public transport will be at capacity as 600 million trips are made across the country over the eight-day break.
Four vaccines from China are undergoing human trials, but cost, ‘vaccine nationalism’ and hostilities with the US may complicate their widespread supply.
Four vaccines from China are undergoing human trials, but cost, ‘vaccine nationalism’ and hostilities with the US may complicate their widespread supply.
’While the pandemic is ongoing, China cannot open to the world completely,’ infectious disease specialist Zhang Wenhong says.
’While the pandemic is ongoing, China cannot open to the world completely,’ infectious disease specialist Zhang Wenhong says.
Analysts say a reset in relations would not be easy, but target public health as a potential area of mutual benefit.
Analysts say a reset in relations would not be easy, but target public health as a potential area of mutual benefit.
During lockdown, cats and dogs became important players online, with the number of live-stream pet shows surging 375 per cent; pet owners also boosted online sales of pet products, according to one report.
During lockdown, cats and dogs became important players online, with the number of live-stream pet shows surging 375 per cent; pet owners also boosted online sales of pet products, according to one report.
Clinical trials have been progressing smoothly and preparations are being made to go into mass production, CDC’s chief biosafety expert Wu Guizhen says.
Clinical trials have been progressing smoothly and preparations are being made to go into mass production, CDC’s chief biosafety expert Wu Guizhen says.
Associate professor disputes German researcher’s findings on points from population growth rates to penalties for family planning violations.
Associate professor disputes German researcher’s findings on points from population growth rates to penalties for family planning violations.
People in high-risk groups encouraged to get an influenza jab to help ease pressure on the country’s health system.
People in high-risk groups encouraged to get an influenza jab to help ease pressure on the country’s health system.
The US president reportedly wants to meet Vladimir Putin before November’s election to secure a foreign policy win.
The US president reportedly wants to meet Vladimir Putin before November’s election to secure a foreign policy win.
Observers are pessimistic about where bilateral ties are headed after this week’s escalation of tensions.
Observers are pessimistic about where bilateral ties are headed after this week’s escalation of tensions.
Li Xi tells border officials they have a ‘high political responsibility’ to take a coordinated response to the pandemic.
Li Xi tells border officials they have a ‘high political responsibility’ to take a coordinated response to the pandemic.
Tourist resorts, libraries and museums are also allowed to reopen, while sports events could resume as emergency response level is lowered.
Tourist resorts, libraries and museums are also allowed to reopen, while sports events could resume as emergency response level is lowered.
China has been accused of detaining more than a million Uygurs and other minorities in camps and faces increasing international outrage
China has been accused of detaining more than a million Uygurs and other minorities in camps and faces increasing international outrage
Chinese epidemiologists give their views on why the mainland approach was successful but would not work in democracies.
Chinese epidemiologists give their views on why the mainland approach was successful but would not work in democracies.
People from black and minority ethnic backgrounds are much more likely to have ‘bad outcomes’ from Covid-19 but researchers say it’s not clear why.
People from black and minority ethnic backgrounds are much more likely to have ‘bad outcomes’ from Covid-19 but researchers say it’s not clear why.
Uneven tech distribution echoes gaps in age, wealth and education and, if not rectified, may lock many out of Chinese public life.
Uneven tech distribution echoes gaps in age, wealth and education and, if not rectified, may lock many out of Chinese public life.
Tourism revenues down nearly 70 per cent with only half of last year’s number of trips taken during three-day break.
Tourism revenues down nearly 70 per cent with only half of last year’s number of trips taken during three-day break.
Concerns raised about the use of surveillance technology in the fight against Covid-19 and how it will be used in future.
Concerns raised about the use of surveillance technology in the fight against Covid-19 and how it will be used in future.
With 600 million people in China living on less than US$5 a day, markets such as Xinfadi are a hub for canny shoppers.
With 600 million people in China living on less than US$5 a day, markets such as Xinfadi are a hub for canny shoppers.
Washington has introduced a range of measures to restrict Chinese access to American technology as the two powers vie for dominance.
Washington has introduced a range of measures to restrict Chinese access to American technology as the two powers vie for dominance.
Government says roadside stalls and small shops are ways for ordinary people to make a living in a post-coronavirus economy.
Government says roadside stalls and small shops are ways for ordinary people to make a living in a post-coronavirus economy.
The Covid-19 pandemic could result in a fitness boom as people emerge from lockdown determined to live a fitter and healthier live
The Covid-19 pandemic could result in a fitness boom as people emerge from lockdown determined to live a fitter and healthier live
The Chinese institute did not encounter the pandemic pathogen until December 30 when it was sent a clinical sample, director says.
The Chinese institute did not encounter the pandemic pathogen until December 30 when it was sent a clinical sample, director says.
Migrant workers and the residents of rural areas are bearing the brunt of the employment crisis in China caused by Covid-19.
Migrant workers and the residents of rural areas are bearing the brunt of the employment crisis in China caused by Covid-19.
Authorities are easing the last of the country’s emergency restrictions but constant monitoring will be here for the longer term, they say.
Authorities are easing the last of the country’s emergency restrictions but constant monitoring will be here for the longer term, they say.
The government has extended the annual break to give an extra shot in the arm for the economy after months of lockdowns but with still more uncertainty ahead, the country’s consumers might not be in the mood to splurge.
The government has extended the annual break to give an extra shot in the arm for the economy after months of lockdowns but with still more uncertainty ahead, the country’s consumers might not be in the mood to splurge.
Strict social distancing and quarantine measures remain in force in the nation’s capital, where fears of a second wave of imported infections remain high.
Strict social distancing and quarantine measures remain in force in the nation’s capital, where fears of a second wave of imported infections remain high.
Buying and paying for meals and supplies online was already second nature for many Chinese before the Covid-19 lockdown.
Buying and paying for meals and supplies online was already second nature for many Chinese before the Covid-19 lockdown.
Covid-19 symptoms tend to be milder in kids, according to studies in Zhejiang and Wuhan, with asymptomatic infections ‘not uncommon’. But experts say more investigation is needed.
Covid-19 symptoms tend to be milder in kids, according to studies in Zhejiang and Wuhan, with asymptomatic infections ‘not uncommon’. But experts say more investigation is needed.