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Built in 10 days, China's virus hospital takes 1st patients
The first patients arrived Monday at a 1,000-bed hospital built in 10 days as part of China's sweeping efforts to fight a new virus that is causing global alarm.
Pompeo, in Kazakhstan, warns of China's growing reach
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday pressed Kazakhstan to be wary of Chinese investment and influence, urging the Central Asian nation and others to join calls demanding an end to China's repression of minorities.
Over 900 ancient items discovered in China Buddhist temple site
Chinese archeologists in southwest China's Chongqing Municipality have unearthed more than 900 pieces of cultural relics in a local stone Buddhist temple.
China compiles digital publications on new coronavirus prevention
China's publishing sector has completed the compilation of a batch of digital publications on the prevention of pneumonia caused by the novel coronavirus to address public concerns amid the epidemic.
Philippines reports 1st coronavirus death outside of China
The Philippines has reported the first death related to a new virus outside of China.
China reports 304 virus deaths, fires officials for poor job
China's death toll from a new virus increased to 304 on Sunday amid warnings from the World Health Organization that other countries need to prepare in the event the disease spreads among their populations as more nations report local infections.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
Apple is temporarily closing its 42 stores in mainland China, one of its largest markets, as a new virus spreads rapidly and the death toll there rose to 259 on Saturday.
Hong Kong union calls strike to demand China border closure
A union for Hong Kong hospital workers said its members will go on strike Monday to press a demand for the semi-autonomous Chinese territory to reject all travelers from the mainland in an effort to stem the spread of a new viral disease.
Shanghai provides coronavirus-related info in five languages
Shanghai has started providing information about the novel coronavirus in five languages to help foreigners better combat the epidemic.
China grants tax preferences to import of donated supplies for virus control
China has adopted more favorable tax policies to speed up the import of supplies used for the prevention and control of the novel coronavirus.