China has no domestic coronavirus cases for first time
All new coronavirus cases confirmed on Wednesday, 34 in all, and most of China’s recent cases have been people who came in from other countries.
China kicks out US journalists amid coronavirus tensions
In a sharp escalation of tensions between the world superpowers, China has taken the unprecedented move to kick out US journalists.
No evacuation for Kenyan students trapped in China: Kagwe
Hopes of evacuation for Kenyan students stranded in Wuhan dashed as Mutahi Kagwe says the they are better off in the quaranted city.
Xi Jinping visits Wuhan in show of confidence as China turns corner on coronavirus
Xi’s low profile led to speculation that the State was trying to ensure that he didn’t take blame for alleged covering up for slow response.
WHO warns ‘we are in uncharted territory’ as number of coronavirus cases passes 90,000
WHO warns ‘we are in uncharted territory’ as number of coronavirus cases passes 90,000
Chinese manufacturing hits record low amid coronavirus outbreak
China makes up a third of world manufacturing and is the world’s largest exporter so PMI drop will have a knock-on effect on other countries.
Nasa images show China’s air pollution clearing amid economic slowdown over coronavirus
Nasa notes decline in air pollution levels coincides with restriction on transportation and business activities, and as millions of people went into quarantine.