Tag: China
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Two-thirds of world’s most polluted cities in India: World air quality report
With climate activists and scientists urging world leaders to reduce carbon emissions to prevent irreversible destruction to the planet's climate, India and China remain major contributors to toxic air.
February 25, 2020 -
China jails Swedish critic for 10 years
According to a statement released by the court, Gui, who became a Swedish citizen in 1996, asked for his Chinese nationality to be restored in accordance with the law.
February 25, 2020 -
China’s Coronavirus toll reaches 2,663, 4 dead in Japan cruise ship
Among the deaths, 68 were in Hubei province, the epicentre of the outbreak, two in Shandong and one in Guangdong.
February 25, 2020 -
Wall Street Journal reporters expelled from China after controversial headline
The newspaper's publisher said the outlet was 'deeply disappointed' with China's decision and that none of the journalists being expelled had 'any involvement' with the opinion piece in question.
February 24, 2020 -
Coronavirus continues to spread after 50 people die in Iran, four in Italy
The Shia shrine city of Qom where a sudden rise of cases has been reported is believed to have affected many pilgrims.
February 24, 2020 -
With over 760 cases South Korea becomes biggest Coronavirus centre outside China
South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Sunday raised the country's virus alert to the highest 'red' level, in a bid to strengthen the government response to the spiralling outbreak.
February 24, 2020 -
Coronavirus: India imposes restrictions on export of medical equipment to China
MEA spokesperson Raveesh Kumar said that responding to the needs of China, India had allowed a one-time exemption for the export of some items which had been restricted.
February 24, 2020 -
China’s Coronavirus toll increases to 2,442; Iran reports 6 death from deadly virus
Among the deaths, 96 were reported in Hubei province and one in Guangdong.
February 23, 2020 -
‘Deeply appreciate generosity’: Xi Jinping writes thank you note to Bill Gates for $100 million aid
Earlier this month the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation committed up to USD 100 million for the global response to the outbreak.
February 22, 2020 -
China ‘deliberately delaying’ permission to IAF flight for Wuhan carrying relief supplies: Sources
India has already evacuated 647 Indians and seven Maldivians by operating two Special Air India flights to Wuhan earlier this month.
February 22, 2020 -
Coronavirus outbreak: Death toll climbs to 2,345 in China, confirmed cases reach to 76,288
Among the deaths, 106 were in Hubei province and one each in Hebei Province, Shanghai and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps.
February 22, 2020 -
Coronavirus: IAF flight to Wuhan yet to take off, China denies delay in granting permission
India has already evacuated 647 Indians and seven Maldivians by operating two Special Air India flights to Wuhan earlier this month.
February 21, 2020 -
Asian markets retreat amid fears over spreading coronavirus outside China
The virus has claimed more than 2,200 lives and has infected over 75,000 people, mostly in China, and spread panic around the world.
February 21, 2020 -
China unveils new lists of US items excluded from additional tariffs
The development comes after the Commission halved additional tariffs on US imports, including pork, beef, soybeans and whiskey, from February 14.
February 21, 2020 -
Coronavirus outbreak: Dozens of Ukraine protesters attack buses carrying China evacuees
Ukraine has no confirmed cases of the coronavirus and the Health Ministry said that none of the evacuees was sick.
February 21, 2020 -
Hong Kong airport to close concourse as flights plummet
On Tuesday, HKA closed its flagship Club Autus airport lounge at the midfield concourse “until further notice” and its transit passenger facilities were moved to the main terminal.
February 21, 2020 -
Undiplomatic threat
The Kathmandu Post, a member of the Asia News Network like this newspaper, republished an article carried by another network member, the Korea Herald, which suggested that China’s secrecy had made the coronavirus crisis worse.
February 21, 2020