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.
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.
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.
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.
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'.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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