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China temporarily bans wildlife trade in wake of outbreak
Chinese authorities announced a temporary ban on the trade of wild animals Sunday following a viral outbreak in Wuhan, saying they will "severely investigate and punish" violators.
1.23 bln viewers watch China's 2020 Spring Festival gala
A total of 1.23 billion viewers from China and overseas watched a 2020 Spring Festival gala show staged and televised by the China Media Group (CMG) Friday evening, the CMG said Sunday.
WHO calls for concerted efforts to fight infectious coronavirus
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Saturday said the coronavirus outbreak in China is a sign that every country needs to be ready to timely detect and manage outbreaks of any type.
China virus outbreak revives calls to stop wildlife trade
The outbreak of a new virus linked to a wildlife market in central China is prompting renewed calls for enforcement of laws against the trade in and consumption of exotic species.
Tech innovation becoming engine of China's software, IT sector
China's software and information technology (IT) sector is increasingly driven by technology innovation, an industrial survey showed.
Outbreak casts pall over China new year as deaths surpass 40
China's most festive holiday began in the shadow of a worrying new virus Saturday as the death toll surpassed 40, an unprecedented lockdown kept 36 million people from traveling and authorities canceled a host of Lunar New Year events.
Chinese diplomat calls for coordinated, cooperative, stable US-China relationship
Now that 2020 is underway, China and the United States are expected to "work towards a relationship of coordination, cooperation, and stability," a senior Chinese diplomat has said.
China voices support for Russia's proposal on UNSC permanent members summit
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson on Friday voiced support for Russian President Vladimir Putin's proposal to hold a summit among the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), including Britain, China, France, Russia and the United States.
China central bank raises limit on small bank payments
China's central bank has temporarily raised the upper limit on small bank batch payments in support of the country's fight against the novel coronavirus-related pneumonia.
China launches national service system to support novel coronavirus research
The information on the first strain of the novel coronavirus, isolated by the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, has been released at a newly-launched national research service system Friday.