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Latest news and updates on the impact of a new strain of coronavirus in mainland China. The virus, which causes the disease Covid-19 was first reported in Wuhan. The authorities introduced sweeping measures in a bid to contain the outbreak, including the lockdown of up to 60 million people in Hubei province, and nationwide transport restrictions. The World Health Organisation later declared the spread of the infection, which has also caused the deaths of thousands of people outside China, a pandemic.
- Athletes and support staff must stay within a ‘closed loop’ bubble while taking part in the Games and only used designated transport to and from the venues
- The Summer Olympics in Tokyo last year also imposed strict controls on participants
The highly infectious variant was first reported less than two weeks ago and has now spread to 11 provinces and regions.
The highly infectious variant was first reported less than two weeks ago and has now spread to 11 provinces and regions.
Chen Zhanyun has been removed as secretary of Ejina banner, a job he had been in for less than two months.
Chen Zhanyun has been removed as secretary of Ejina banner, a job he had been in for less than two months.
Chinese authorities are trying to contain coronavirus virus infections with targeted lockdowns, mass testing of residents and transport shutdowns in a bid to return to zero cases before the Beijing Winter Olympics open on February 4, 2021. An outbreak in the capital has prompted a tightening of measures in three Beijing districts. Cross-provincial tour groups have been suspended in five areas including Beijing since October 24. The Beijing marathon was also postponed and a similar event in Wuhan was cancelled.
Chinese authorities are trying to contain coronavirus virus infections with targeted lockdowns, mass testing of residents and transport shutdowns in a bid to return to zero cases before the Beijing Winter Olympics open on February 4, 2021. An outbreak in the capital has prompted a tightening of measures in three Beijing districts. Cross-provincial tour groups have been suspended in five areas including Beijing since October 24. The Beijing marathon was also postponed and a similar event in Wuhan was cancelled.
The country’s inoculation drive has reached most of its population, but some are adamant they will not take part, citing doubts about safety, efficacy or need.
The country’s inoculation drive has reached most of its population, but some are adamant they will not take part, citing doubts about safety, efficacy or need.
Authorities in China’s Silicon Valley call off new trade shows this fourth quarter at the city’s two biggest conference and exhibition venues.
Authorities in China’s Silicon Valley call off new trade shows this fourth quarter at the city’s two biggest conference and exhibition venues.
Latest outbreak prompts tight controls in three districts, refusal of entry to arrivals in the capital from at-risk areas, and postponement of Beijing marathon.
Latest outbreak prompts tight controls in three districts, refusal of entry to arrivals in the capital from at-risk areas, and postponement of Beijing marathon.
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will have a lot of similarities with the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, but what are the big differences?
The 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing will have a lot of similarities with the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo, but what are the big differences?
Governments in at least five provinces have said vaccinations will be required for those aged from three to 11.
Governments in at least five provinces have said vaccinations will be required for those aged from three to 11.
Organisers hope the delay to the October 31 event will help to prevent the disease spreading ahead of Winter Olympics.
Organisers hope the delay to the October 31 event will help to prevent the disease spreading ahead of Winter Olympics.
Pregnant women with the coronavirus fared worse in third trimester, researchers say.
Pregnant women with the coronavirus fared worse in third trimester, researchers say.
More than two dozen community cases added to national tally amid tourism-linked clusters.
More than two dozen community cases added to national tally amid tourism-linked clusters.
The 38 domestically transmitted cases centred on Inner Mongolia and Gansu and were the largest number seen since September 20
The 38 domestically transmitted cases centred on Inner Mongolia and Gansu and were the largest number seen since September 20
A mix-and-match strategy may even be better than a third jab using the same vaccine, but regulators must wait for confirmed data, Shao Yiming told CCTV
A mix-and-match strategy may even be better than a third jab using the same vaccine, but regulators must wait for confirmed data, Shao Yiming told CCTV
Organisers pull plug just days before 26,000 runners were set to return to Hubei capital, but registered participants will retain entry for race and have registration fees refunded.
Organisers pull plug just days before 26,000 runners were set to return to Hubei capital, but registered participants will retain entry for race and have registration fees refunded.
The approach challenges long-held assumptions about the Chinese state being a strong, high-capacity one that thinks long term, and about an isolationist China being the result of Western efforts to contain her.
The approach challenges long-held assumptions about the Chinese state being a strong, high-capacity one that thinks long term, and about an isolationist China being the result of Western efforts to contain her.
The inevitability of further cases and a waning of vaccine antibody levels beg the question of how long China should persist with its strategy.
The inevitability of further cases and a waning of vaccine antibody levels beg the question of how long China should persist with its strategy.
Readers discuss a health code for Hong Kong, criticise media coverage of the Evergrande crisis, despair over national security law scams – and give a shout-out to quarantine hotel service.
Readers discuss a health code for Hong Kong, criticise media coverage of the Evergrande crisis, despair over national security law scams – and give a shout-out to quarantine hotel service.
An analysis says the pathogens in question ‘could not possibly have been the source’ of the disease because they are too distantly related to the coronavirus.
An analysis says the pathogens in question ‘could not possibly have been the source’ of the disease because they are too distantly related to the coronavirus.
The key to opening up is whether all countries have got transmission under control, Chinese health researcher says.
The key to opening up is whether all countries have got transmission under control, Chinese health researcher says.
Local authorities across the country are rolling out the jabs and under-60s are eligible to receive an extra shot in many parts of the country.
Local authorities across the country are rolling out the jabs and under-60s are eligible to receive an extra shot in many parts of the country.
Rocket’s testing team in lockdown after Covid-19 positive travellers visit area in northwest of the country.
Rocket’s testing team in lockdown after Covid-19 positive travellers visit area in northwest of the country.
Venues closed, tourist and religious activities suspended and residents urged to stay home as nine local cases reported on Monday.
Venues closed, tourist and religious activities suspended and residents urged to stay home as nine local cases reported on Monday.
Researchers in Guangdong province have identified a dramatic reduction in other infectious diseases during the pandemic.
Researchers in Guangdong province have identified a dramatic reduction in other infectious diseases during the pandemic.
Outbreak comes as country prepares for tough control measures to fend off a potential double epidemic of seasonal influenza and Covid-19.
Outbreak comes as country prepares for tough control measures to fend off a potential double epidemic of seasonal influenza and Covid-19.
Patchy vaccination rates and opening borders raise concerns, but threats of new variants may be multiplied by poorer nations lacking the means to detect them.
Patchy vaccination rates and opening borders raise concerns, but threats of new variants may be multiplied by poorer nations lacking the means to detect them.
Hong Kong has a zero-tolerance policy like the mainland, but it lacks the domestic economy to thrive in isolation and the autonomy to change course. Singapore is opening up and could profit if Hong Kong remains hermetically sealed off.
Hong Kong has a zero-tolerance policy like the mainland, but it lacks the domestic economy to thrive in isolation and the autonomy to change course. Singapore is opening up and could profit if Hong Kong remains hermetically sealed off.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for the year due to periodic coronavirus outbreaks, poor vaccine access and weak government policy support.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has cut its global economic growth forecast for the year due to periodic coronavirus outbreaks, poor vaccine access and weak government policy support.
Chinese leader also highlighted the country’s role in keeping the global supply chain running during the Covid-19 pandemic in speech to UN transport conference.
Chinese leader also highlighted the country’s role in keeping the global supply chain running during the Covid-19 pandemic in speech to UN transport conference.
Foreign ministry vows country will ‘continue to support and participate in’ global origins tracing, and ‘oppose any political manipulation’.
Foreign ministry vows country will ‘continue to support and participate in’ global origins tracing, and ‘oppose any political manipulation’.
Strict border controls helped China bring the coronavirus under control – but they are also preventing in-person diplomacy and dissuading foreign professionals from moving to the country, writes Wang Xiangwei.