Health Feb 11 China’s new virus cases fall again, deaths now exceed 1,100 China has reported another drop in the number of new cases of a viral infection and 97 more deaths, pushing the total dead past 1,100 even as the country remains largely closed down to prevent the spread of the disease.
Health Feb 10 China’s daily death toll from virus tops 100 for first time Though more offices and stores in China have reopened after the extended Lunar New Year break, many people appear to be staying home.
Health Feb 10 China reports 97 deaths from novel coronavirus in a single day The mainland death toll rose by 97 to 908 in the 24 hours through midnight Sunday and 3,062 new cases were reported.
Health Feb 09 China’s virus death toll surpasses SARS but new cases fall China's death toll from the new virus outbreak has risen by 89 to 811, surpassing the number of fatalities in the 2002-2003 SARS epidemic, as other governments step up efforts to block the disease.
World Feb 07 Doctor’s death unleashes fury at Chinese officials In death, Dr. Li Wenliang became the face of simmering anger at the ruling Communist Party's controls over information and complaints that officials lie about or hide disease outbreaks.
Health Feb 01 WHO says prepare for local outbreaks; China slams US control China’s death toll from a new virus rose to 259 on Saturday and a World Health Organization official said other governments need to prepare for“domestic outbreak control” if the disease spreads in their countries.
Health Jan 28 Novel coronavirus prompts U.S., several nations to airlift citizens out of Chinese city The U.S. government chartered a plane to fly out diplomats from the U.S. Consulate in Wuhan, where the outbreak started, and other Americans.
Economy Dec 13 U.S. and China reach ‘Phase 1’ trade deal The U.S. is dropping plans to impose tariffs Sunday on $160 billion in Chinese imports and is reducing some existing tariffs on Chinese goods.
Economy Dec 13 China says trade deal with U.S. must be ‘mutually beneficial’ The Trump administration has agreed to suspend a planned tariff increase on $160 billion of Chinese imports due to take effect Sunday and to reduce existing tariffs, though it wasn't clear by how much.
Economy Oct 18 China’s economic growth drops again China's economic growth slipped to 6% in the three months ending in September, down from the previous quarter's 6.2%.