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China may not benefit economically by terminating zero-COVID-19 in 2023China may not benefit economically by terminating zero-COVID-19 in 2023

China may not benefit economically by terminating zero-COVID-19 in 2023

China's abrupt shift away from a zero-COVID plan in December 2022 makes its reopening one of the year's most significant…

January 16, 2023
China’s air travel is improving despite concerns about COVID-19 infectionChina’s air travel is improving despite concerns about COVID-19 infection

China’s air travel is improving despite concerns about COVID-19 infection

People in China are resuming travel before to the Lunar New Year, despite concerns about infections, after Beijing lifted COVID-19…

January 14, 2023
COVID in China will surge in the next 2-3 months, spreading to rural regionsCOVID in China will surge in the next 2-3 months, spreading to rural regions

COVID in China will surge in the next 2-3 months, spreading to rural regions

According to a leading Chinese epidemiologist, the peak of China's COVID-19 wave is predicted to last two to three months…

January 13, 2023
The CEO of Pfizer has ruled out generic COVID-19 medication Paxlovid for ChinaThe CEO of Pfizer has ruled out generic COVID-19 medication Paxlovid for China

The CEO of Pfizer has ruled out generic COVID-19 medication Paxlovid for China

Pfizer Inc is not in discussions with Chinese authorities to license a generic version of its COVID-19 treatment Paxlovid for…

January 10, 2023
China suspends short-term visas for South Korea in reaction to COVID-19China suspends short-term visas for South Korea in reaction to COVID-19

China suspends short-term visas for South Korea in reaction to COVID-19

The Chinese embassy in South Korea has banned the issuance of short-term visas to South Korean tourists, the embassy said…

January 10, 2023
Thailand imposes new entry requirements as China reopens its borderThailand imposes new entry requirements as China reopens its border

Thailand imposes new entry requirements as China reopens its border

Thailand is preparing for more visitors after China reopened its border on Sunday by requiring international passengers to show proof…

January 9, 2023
China negotiates generic COVID-19 medicine with PfizerChina negotiates generic COVID-19 medicine with Pfizer

China negotiates generic COVID-19 medicine with Pfizer

China is in negotiations with Pfizer Inc. to get a license that will allow domestic drugmakers to produce and market…

January 7, 2023
Singapore didn’t impose COVID restrictions on Chinese tourists unlike othersSingapore didn’t impose COVID restrictions on Chinese tourists unlike others

Singapore didn’t impose COVID restrictions on Chinese tourists unlike others

China may be reopening, with its millions of would-be tourists and other global travelers freed of nearly all Covid-19 restrictions,…

January 5, 2023
Singapore cops save Chinese lady trapped in condo toilet for 4 daysSingapore cops save Chinese lady trapped in condo toilet for 4 days

Singapore cops save Chinese lady trapped in condo toilet for 4 days

A woman was aware for long time that the handle on the bathroom door in her home was broken, but…

January 2, 2023
Australia maintains Chinese travel restrictionsAustralia maintains Chinese travel restrictions

Australia maintains Chinese travel restrictions

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese stated on Thursday, December 29 that no changes will be made to Australia's policies regarding…

December 29, 2022