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WHO about coronavirus: how best to protect yourself?
United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) made recommendations on basic rules to reduce the chances of anyone getting infected with the coronavirus. Pneumonia can be fatal.
Coronavirus appeared in Europe. How to protect yourself?
Curretly, it is very unlikely that the new pneumonia-causing coronavirus will appear in any EU member states, though the celebration of the Chinese Lunar New Year will bring a significant increase in passenger traffic to and within China at the end of January – the National Center for Public Health told MTI on Thursday.
However, the virus appeared in Europe shortly afterwards.
Huawei made an important decision due to the coronavirus
China's Huawei has postponed this year's annual developer conference due to the coronavirus. The event would have been held from February 11-12 in Shenzhen, about 960 kilometers far from the site of the first appearance of the virus in Wuhan. The organizers have changed the date to March 27-28.
Coronavirus: traffic blockade have already been announced in nine cities in Central China
By Thursday night, 830 people had been diagnosed with the virus in China, while the number of deaths had risen to 25. Traffic blockades have already been introduced in nine Central Chinese cities on Friday to curb the spread of the new coronavirus. Hupei Province, the origin of the epidemic declared the highest level of public health crisis.
Security measures have also been introduced in Europe: after Belgrade airport, Rome has tightened up.
China’s state-owned companies enjoy record profits
Revenues and profits at China’s state-owned enterprises hit historic highs last year, even as the country’s private firms fought for their survival amid the slowest period for economic growth in a decade.
Jack Ma wants to bring e-commerce to everyone in the developing world
Jack Ma, co-founder and chairman of Chinese e-commerce behemoth Alibaba, said he wants to reform globalization by bringing e-commerce to everyone in the developing world. Ma made the remarks during a panel discussion with Rwandan President Paul Kagame at a session called Digitalizing Emerging Markets at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Wednesday.
Chinese VP calls for shaping global architecture for better future of mankind
Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan here on Wednesday called on countries to work together to shape the global architecture in the age of the fourth industrial revolution with the vision to create a better future for all mankind.
China, northern Europe deepen partnership on green urbanization
China will further cooperation with northern European countries on developing a green urbanization market in China, aiming to strengthen international coordination and establish green and sustainable development partnerships according to officials from both sides.
Interest rates in focus amid the festival rush
After suspending reverse repos for a week, China's central bank resumed them on Jan 14 in the hope of injecting more liquidity to prepare for Spring Festival on Feb 5.
Development zones get big push from govt
Over the next three years the central government will invest 10 billion yuan ($1.45 billion) via a special fund to support the development of 200 economic development zones, the People's Daily Overseas Edition reported.
Newly issued loans surpass expectations
China's financial institutions accelerated lending to support economic growth in November, which boosted bank loans beyond the expected level.
US, China can expect ‘frank’ discussion, including South China Sea and human rights: ambassador Terry Branstad
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Defence Secretary James Mattis will host China Politburo member Yang Jiechi and Defence Minister Wei Fenghe on Friday. Diplomatic and security focus, but trade war likely to feature too ahead of planned meeting of presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping at G20.
China's service imports to exceed $2.5t in five years
In the next five years, China's cumulative service imports are expected to exceed $2.5 trillion, which would contribute over 20 percent to the growth of global service imports, according to a report.
Xi unveils opening-up measures
President Xi Jinping announced a number of measures on Monday, including lowered tariffs and eased market access, intended to promote common growth and build an open global economy.
Hungarian Contemporary Art Exhibition opened at the Chongqing Art Museum
On October 17th, the opening ceremony of Hungarian contemporary art was held at the Chongqing Art Museum. The exhibition will last until November 4th and it is free to the public.
Top 10 financial centers in China
Shanghai, Beijing and Shenzhen safely secured their top three spots as financial centers in China, while the country's major centers saw their competitiveness enhanced, according to the 10th edition of the China Financial Center Index released by the China Development Institute, a think tank based in Shenzhen, Guangdong province.
China's telecommunication sector grows steadily in August
China's telecommunication industry has grown steadily with the number of cellphone users growing rapidly in the first eight months of 2018, official data showed.
Private economy thrives thanks to reform policy
Number of self-employed people has risen substantially since 1978. In the 40 years since China began its reform and opening-up, the number of self-employed people in Wuxi, Jiangsu province, has multiplied by 752 times.
Rail route to facilitate foreign trade
Goods from Urumqi in China's Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region will soon enjoy lower logistics costs and shorter travel time to Azerbaijan, Georgia, Iran and Turkey, as a result of new cargo routes due to open this year.
China just built a 250-acre solar farm shaped like a giant panda
Most solar farms align their solar arrays in rows and columns to form a grid. A new solar power plant in Datong, China, however, decided to have a little fun with its design. China Merchants New Energy Group, one of the country's largest clean energy operators, built a 248-acre solar farm in the shape of a giant panda.
