China covid-19

Malaysia, Thailand on edge after tourists from Covid-hit China begin to arrive Malaysia, Thailand on edge after tourists from Covid-hit China begin to arrive 

Malaysia, Thailand on edge after tourists from Covid-hit China begin to arrive

With China all set to open up its borders and allow its nationals to travel, there is concern in some…

2 years ago
Beijing crematoriums struggle to cope with surging Covid deathsBeijing crematoriums struggle to cope with surging Covid deaths

Beijing crematoriums struggle to cope with surging Covid deaths

Workers at crematoriums in Beijing said they are overwhelmed as Covid-19 cases have surged in China, according to a report…

2 years ago
Droves of workers flee Covid-hit lockdown at China’s iPhone factory in ZhengzhouDroves of workers flee Covid-hit lockdown at China’s iPhone factory in Zhengzhou

Droves of workers flee Covid-hit lockdown at China’s iPhone factory in Zhengzhou

In China, droves of migrant workers have been fleeing back to their hometowns from the country's largest iPhone factory in…

3 years ago
Protests break out in Lhasa against China’s lockdownProtests break out in Lhasa against China’s lockdown

Protests break out in Lhasa against China’s lockdown

Protests over COVID-19 restrictions in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet,  were reported in at least four different areas of the…

3 years ago
2,000 tourists stranded in China’s popular holiday resort as Covid plays spoilsport2,000 tourists stranded in China’s popular holiday resort as Covid plays spoilsport

2,000 tourists stranded in China’s popular holiday resort as Covid plays spoilsport

<p> Around 500 people were found infected with COVID-19 over five days at a tourist resort in China's Guangxi region,…

3 years ago
China says ‘positive progress’ made on return of Indian studentsChina says ‘positive progress’ made on return of Indian students

China says ‘positive progress’ made on return of Indian students

<p> <strong>China said on Friday that "positive progress" has been made on the return of Indian students who want to…

3 years ago
China’s retail sales contracts by 11.1% in April, the worst since 2020China’s retail sales contracts by 11.1% in April, the worst since 2020

China’s retail sales contracts by 11.1% in April, the worst since 2020

<p> <strong>Stringent lockdowns at several parts of China have hit its economy. In April, retail sales registered a contraction of…

3 years ago
Shanghai migrant worker and her dog turn phone booth into their home during lockdownShanghai migrant worker and her dog turn phone booth into their home during lockdown

Shanghai migrant worker and her dog turn phone booth into their home during lockdown

<p> <strong>Following the stringent Covid 19 induced lockdown in Shanghai, a woman migrant worker along with her dog was forced…

3 years ago
After India’s reminder, China says it is ready for the return of ‘some’ Indian studentsAfter India’s reminder, China says it is ready for the return of ‘some’ Indian students

After India’s reminder, China says it is ready for the return of ‘some’ Indian students

<p> <strong>More than a month after India had "strongly" highlighted the predicament of Indian students studying in China who have…

3 years ago
Covid resurgence slams China–slowdown looms amid tepid first quarter growth of 4.8%Covid resurgence slams China–slowdown looms amid tepid first quarter growth of 4.8%

Covid resurgence slams China–slowdown looms amid tepid first quarter growth of 4.8%

<p> <strong>China, despite registering an economic growth of 4.8 per cent in the January to March period of this year,…

3 years ago
China Fights Its Worst Covid 19 Outbreak- Shanghai’s Heart Breaking Videos Shock NetizensChina Fights Its Worst Covid 19 Outbreak- Shanghai’s Heart Breaking Videos Shock Netizens

China Fights Its Worst Covid 19 Outbreak- Shanghai’s Heart Breaking Videos Shock Netizens

<p> <iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1Ji7RG1jXmQ" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></p> <p> China is in…

3 years ago
Hunger begins to stalk Shanghai amid stringent Covid restrictionsHunger begins to stalk Shanghai amid stringent Covid restrictions

Hunger begins to stalk Shanghai amid stringent Covid restrictions

<p> <strong>Many residents in Shanghai are going hungry as stringent restrictions and lockdowns have been put in place to control…

3 years ago
Shanghai lockdown highlights China’s deep economic problemsShanghai lockdown highlights China’s deep economic problems

Shanghai lockdown highlights China’s deep economic problems

<p> <strong>With the Chinese economy being hit by stringent Covid 19 restrictions almost since the start of this year, Beijing…

3 years ago
China’s stringent zero-Covid policy boomerangs–no sign that the economy is revivingChina’s stringent zero-Covid policy boomerangs–no sign that the economy is reviving

China’s stringent zero-Covid policy boomerangs–no sign that the economy is reviving

<p> <strong>As the world is now opening up, China, which until now was following a zero covid policy with several…

3 years ago
Chinese New Year this year brings little cheer as Beijing continues to pursue zero-Covid policyChinese New Year this year brings little cheer as Beijing continues to pursue zero-Covid policy

Chinese New Year this year brings little cheer as Beijing continues to pursue zero-Covid policy

<p> At a time when more and more countries are announcing the lifting of Covid 19 restrictions, China’s approach of…

3 years ago

China worried as Covid cases rise in Xian during holiday season

<p> <strong>China's top politicians, including Vice-Premier Sun Chunlan, has urged swift virus containment measures to curb the spread of Covid-19…

3 years ago

13 million locked in ancient Chinese city amid massive Covid surge

<p> <strong>Starting Wednesday midnight, as many as 13 million residents of the Chinese city of Xian have been put under…

3 years ago

Headline- China’s zero Covid approach miffs businesses

<p> <strong>China’s decision to impose strict restrictions including a shutdown of several parts of the country, to contain the spread…

3 years ago

Risk averse China shuts down as few Covid 19 cases surface

<p> As the world now gradually opens up, learning to “co-exist” with Covid 19, China, despite vaccinating 75 per cent…

4 years ago

China’s lockdowns to contain Covid resurgence could further dampen the economy

<p> As China reimposed fresh lockdown orders in places such as Ejin Banner and Lanzhou to contain the resurgence of…

4 years ago

China defers Beijing and Wuhan marathons amid fresh Covid outbreak

<p> China has postponed the Beijing marathon over the spread of the coronavirus pandemic. The country has scaled 133 cases in 11…

4 years ago