China forced to admit economy hit by COVID lockdowns

Apr 19, 2022

Beijing [China], April 19 : Dazed by its Zero-COVID policy, the Chinese leadership has set aside its usual secrecy and is issuing warnings about...

Xi's zero covid policy shatters confidence of US firms in China: Report

Aug 31, 2022

Washington [US], August 31 : Beijing's zero covid policy has become a top concern for US firms as strict lockdowns had forced US companies...

Pakistan: Forced 'lockdowns' in certain cities due to extreme pollution. AQI tops 2000 in Multan

Nov 09, 2024

The smog situation continues to worsen in Pakistan's Punjab. On Friday morning, the city of Multan turned apocalyptic as the city crossed the 2000...

COVID lockdowns, rising expenses in China pushing away Korean firms

Apr 24, 2022

Beijing [China], April 24 : Due to China's sudden lockdowns and gradual rise in expenses, multinational firms are being increasingly pressured to move production...

China firmly opposes US 'Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act' that bans imports from Xinjiang

Dec 24, 2021

Beijing [China], December 24 : China on Thursday firmly opposed the "Uyghur Forced Labour Prevention Act" that bans importing of goods into the US...

COVID-19 situation in China continues to heat up

Mar 22, 2022

Beijing [China], March 22 : The COVID-19 pandemic situation in China continues to heat up as more than 20 provinces and cities have imposed...