World Jan 26 Virus death toll in China rises as US prepares evacuation A new viral illness being watched with a wary eye around the globe accelerated its spread in China on Sunday with 56 deaths so far, while the U.S. Consulate in the city at the epicenter announced it will evacuate its…
World Jan 25 Xi calls situation grave as China scrambles to contain virus China's leader on Saturday called the accelerating spread of a new virus a grave situation, as cities from the outbreak's epicenter in central China to Hong Kong scrambled to stop the spread of an illness that has infected more than…
Health Jan 24 China reports over 1,280 virus cases, death toll rises to 41 The commission said Saturday the latest tally comes from 29 provinces across China, including 237 patients in serious condition.
World Jan 23 China quarantines 18 million people to stop novel coronavirus The lockdowns are unprecedented in size, embracing more people than the population of New York City, Los Angeles and Chicago combined.
World Jan 22 Chinese city shuts down flights and trains to stop coronavirus from spreading Chinese health authorities are urging people in the city of Wuhan to avoid crowds and public gatherings.
World Jan 20 Human-to-human transmission of coronavirus confirmed in China A respiratory expert said two people in Guangdong province in southern China caught the disease from family members.
World Dec 30 Chinese scientist linked to gene-edited babies sentenced to prison He disappeared from public view shortly after he announced his research at a conference in Hong Kong 13 months ago, apparently detained by authorities.
World Dec 14 China welcomes preliminary deal in trade war it blames on US Chinese experts and news media joined government officials in saying the deal would reduce uncertainty for companies, at least in the short term. They remained cautious, saying both sides will have to show a willingness to compromise to resolve the…
World Nov 29 Hong Kong protesters seek support from the British The rally came a day after U.S. President Donald Trump signed into law two bills to support democracy and human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese territory.
World Nov 26 Weeklong siege of Hong Kong campus comes to an end A search of the Hong Kong Polytechnic campus Tuesday found just one woman, in weak condition, and a senior university official said it’s unlikely anyone else remains.