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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.
China’s efforts to contain the deadly disease may have paid off but the economic impact of the travel restrictions and closed shops has pushed the nation’s most vulnerable to breaking point.
China’s efforts to contain the deadly disease may have paid off but the economic impact of the travel restrictions and closed shops has pushed the nation’s most vulnerable to breaking point.
Xi lauds frontline workers and residents at the outbreak’s epicentre to boost morale and support for the Communist Party.
Xi lauds frontline workers and residents at the outbreak’s epicentre to boost morale and support for the Communist Party.
As the deadly disease spreads around the world, Beijing is keen to highlight its success in managing the outbreak, but analysts say it has to find the right balance.
As the deadly disease spreads around the world, Beijing is keen to highlight its success in managing the outbreak, but analysts say it has to find the right balance.
Ophthalmologist Mei Zhongming, 57, said to have been infected after working long hours treating patients. He is the third doctor from the hospital to die from Covid-19.
Ophthalmologist Mei Zhongming, 57, said to have been infected after working long hours treating patients. He is the third doctor from the hospital to die from Covid-19.
Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan has been the face of the Politburo in Wuhan for more than a month, and she’s under mounting pressure.
Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan has been the face of the Politburo in Wuhan for more than a month, and she’s under mounting pressure.
Deadly illness has now spread to every continent except Antarctica, as China’s situation shows signs of stabilising.
Deadly illness has now spread to every continent except Antarctica, as China’s situation shows signs of stabilising.
Peking University academic He Weifang says ‘people live in distress and the government in mendacity’ because of the lack of press freedom.
Peking University academic He Weifang says ‘people live in distress and the government in mendacity’ because of the lack of press freedom.
Epidemic has prompted authorities to speed up legislative process, lawyer says.
Epidemic has prompted authorities to speed up legislative process, lawyer says.
In a self-criticism to his employer, Li said he had no authority to ‘release inaccurate information’.
In a self-criticism to his employer, Li said he had no authority to ‘release inaccurate information’.
Chen Yixin, a protégé of President Xi Jinping, arrived in Wuhan on Saturday to help tackle the outbreak and is expected to introduce forceful measures to maintain social stability.
Chen Yixin, a protégé of President Xi Jinping, arrived in Wuhan on Saturday to help tackle the outbreak and is expected to introduce forceful measures to maintain social stability.
Residents are struggling to get much-needed treatment and supplies in Wuhan and other closed-off cities, and the death toll from the coronavirus is rising.
Residents are struggling to get much-needed treatment and supplies in Wuhan and other closed-off cities, and the death toll from the coronavirus is rising.
The city of 11 million people along the Yangtze River has long been a major transport hub, compounding the challenge of stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
The city of 11 million people along the Yangtze River has long been a major transport hub, compounding the challenge of stopping the spread of the coronavirus.
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.
When Xi Jinping arrives in the Southeast Asian nation for the first state visit in 19 years, he will come bearing gifts – billions of dollars of investment projects.
When Xi Jinping arrives in the Southeast Asian nation for the first state visit in 19 years, he will come bearing gifts – billions of dollars of investment projects.
Authorities are turning to technology to safeguard the millions of passengers using underground networks around the country each day but critics have raised privacy concerns and questioned the need for ever more controls.
Authorities are turning to technology to safeguard the millions of passengers using underground networks around the country each day but critics have raised privacy concerns and questioned the need for ever more controls.
Economists expect the country to reach its psychologically important target next year.
Economists expect the country to reach its psychologically important target next year.
President Xi Jinping told the Communist Party elite in October he wanted the country to be a ‘rule maker’ on blockchain technology and ever since state media has been bombarding the public with articles on the subject.
President Xi Jinping told the Communist Party elite in October he wanted the country to be a ‘rule maker’ on blockchain technology and ever since state media has been bombarding the public with articles on the subject.
Last month the country’s leadership produced its first report on the issue in 23 years as the trade war with the US and other issues prompted a fresh look at how it can continue to feed its population.
Last month the country’s leadership produced its first report on the issue in 23 years as the trade war with the US and other issues prompted a fresh look at how it can continue to feed its population.
Academics say US president’s policies have been a catalyst for innovation.
Academics say US president’s policies have been a catalyst for innovation.
US and EU have frequently complained that state firms enjoy an unfair competitive advantage but Wang Xiaoguang defends their role as a ‘buffer’ against international pressure.
US and EU have frequently complained that state firms enjoy an unfair competitive advantage but Wang Xiaoguang defends their role as a ‘buffer’ against international pressure.
Swine fever has swept through the country, destroying pig herds and raising the price of the staple meat, raising concern among the leadership.
Swine fever has swept through the country, destroying pig herds and raising the price of the staple meat, raising concern among the leadership.
As the trade war widens into a technology conflict, supply chains are breaking up. But a full decoupling is still ‘a long way off’.
As the trade war widens into a technology conflict, supply chains are breaking up. But a full decoupling is still ‘a long way off’.