But would this be a realistic goal? Lessons from other countries’ experiences suggest not. Let’s take a look at why. A RECAP … [Read more...] about Commentary: COVID-19 is running rampant in China – but herd immunity remains elusive
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Flower sales bloom as Hong Kong celebrates Chinese New Year with most COVID-19 restrictions dropped
Transportation costs have been driven up by three-fold to about US$13,000 compared to pre-pandemic years. With China's … [Read more...] about Flower sales bloom as Hong Kong celebrates Chinese New Year with most COVID-19 restrictions dropped
Chinese pray for health in new year as COVID-19 death toll rises
BEIJING: China rang in the Chinese New Year on Sunday (Jan 22) with its people praying for health after three years of stress … [Read more...] about Chinese pray for health in new year as COVID-19 death toll rises
China says COVID-19 outbreak has infected 80% of population
BEIJING: The possibility of a big COVID-19 rebound in China over the next two or three months is remote as 80 per cent of … [Read more...] about China says COVID-19 outbreak has infected 80% of population
China’s pet sitters back in business after COVID-19 reopening
FURRY FAMILY MEMBERS Pet ownership in China has soared as the country's middle class expands rapidly. In 2022, there were … [Read more...] about China’s pet sitters back in business after COVID-19 reopening
China’s Chinese New Year travel offers spark of economic rebound from COVID-19 crunch
RISK, BUT OPTIMISM The Ministry of Transport has estimated the rush will see a total of 2.1 billion passenger trips … [Read more...] about China’s Chinese New Year travel offers spark of economic rebound from COVID-19 crunch
Chinese fret over infecting elderly as holidays prompt COVID-19 warnings
BEIJING: People in China worried on Thursday (Jan 12) about spreading COVID-19 to aged relatives as they planned returns to … [Read more...] about Chinese fret over infecting elderly as holidays prompt COVID-19 warnings
Hong Kong holds scaled-down Chinese New Year fairs amid COVID-19, national security law
HONG KONG: Hong Kong's Chinese New Year fairs, usually an opportunity to sell creative merchandise critical of the government … [Read more...] about Hong Kong holds scaled-down Chinese New Year fairs amid COVID-19, national security law
Poon choi with a twist: Restaurants in Malaysia pivot Chinese New Year offerings amid COVID-19 curbs
KUALA LUMPUR: It was a busy morning for Tham Peng Cheong, his wife Sow Kwee Choo and the kitchen staff at Yu Yi Bak Kut Teh … [Read more...] about Poon choi with a twist: Restaurants in Malaysia pivot Chinese New Year offerings amid COVID-19 curbs
US lobster industry braces for Chinese New Year impacted by COVID-19
PORTLAND, Maine: America's lobster exporters recovered from the Trump-era trade war with China to have a good 2020. But the … [Read more...] about US lobster industry braces for Chinese New Year impacted by COVID-19
Bali tour guide hopes for COVID-19 defeat amid bleak Chinese New Year
UNGASAN, Indonesia: Dwarfed by a 21-storey-tall statue of the Hindu god Vishnu riding the mythical eagle Garuda, a tour guide … [Read more...] about Bali tour guide hopes for COVID-19 defeat amid bleak Chinese New Year
Malaysia eases COVID-19 restrictions for Chinese New Year reunion dinner, days after announcing new curbs
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia on Sunday (Feb 7) eased COVID-19 restrictions for Chinese New Year reunion dinner, just days after … [Read more...] about Malaysia eases COVID-19 restrictions for Chinese New Year reunion dinner, days after announcing new curbs