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TopicChina Covid policy

Topic: China Covid policy

China braces for Covid holiday surge as people leave megacities for hometowns

Authorities on Saturday said nearly 60,000 people with Covid had died in hospitals between 8 December & 12 January, a huge increase from previous figures.

What shunting ‘wolf warrior’ Zhao out of foreign ministry could mean for Chinese diplomacy

Known for combative approach, foreign ministry spokesperson was moved to Dept of Boundary & Ocean Affairs. Two professors assert China will not make major shift in its policies.

China reopens borders from Hong Kong to mainland China ending its zero-Covid policy

After three years of one of the world's tightest Covid-19 regimes including frequent testing, curbs on movement, incoming travellers no longer need to quarantine while crossing borders.

China to reopen all borders, including with Hong Kong, after 3 years

Passengers entering China will no longer have to quarantine or take a COVID test on arrival. However, they must have a negative result from a PCR test taken within 48 hours of departing for China.

2020 — 2022: WHO’s initial praise for China on Covid response turns to concern, demand for data

Criticised as the 'Chinese Health Organisation' in 2020, the WHO now wants information from China to 'better understand the origin of the Covid-19 pandemic'.

What dominates Chinese chatter on India—economy, cheaper medicine

While Indians rely on Western media for information and insights about China, Chinese social media users rely on Russian state media to learn about developments in India.

How French-Chinese film on human origins in East Asia tackled China’s zero Covid policy

A docu-fiction film, Peking Man: The Last Secret of Mankind produced by Chinese state-owned China Media Group and French company 10.7 Production, will be released next year.

‘The ICU is full’: Hospitals are ‘overwhelmed’ as China battles worst Covid outbreak since 2020

Resources are already stretched to the breaking point in many hospitals in the country, as Covid-19 & sickness levels amongst staff have been particularly high, said medical staff.

Ready to send fever drugs to China amid Covid surge, says export council Pharmexcil

Rising Covid-19 cases in China has surged demand for fever medicines & test kits. As one of the world's biggest drug makers, India is ready to step up exports, said Pharmexcil chairperson.

‘In this tragic battle, Greater Shanghai will fall’: A Chinese hospital warns as Covid spreads

The Shanghai Deji Hospital estimates 5.43 million positive Covid cases in the city and 12.5 million will get infected in China's main commercial hub by the end of the year.

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Critical minerals are the new oil. India can’t afford to depend on China

Mineral security is no longer just an economic concern but a national security imperative, underpinning the country’s ambitions in clean energy, defence self-reliance, and advanced manufacturing.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.