China is preparing to impose national security legislation on Hong Kong, in a show of legal force that threatens to reignite the territory’s pro-democracy movement

Hong Kong's one Country, two system in danger; Mass protests erupts

The state media is taking care of the PR. Every headline, every visual from China is aimed at "humanising" the leader and his policies.

China using propaganda to rebuild Xi Jinping's image

Wuhan, the epicenter of the Covid-19 outbreak in China, Monday reported its first cluster of new cases since the city’s lockdown was lifted a month ago

China: Wuhan reports 6 new COVID-19 cases in 2 days; Orders mass testing

On Sunday, Zhang Xuezhong, a constitutional scholar in China, was arrested after criticizing the Chinese government's coronavirus response.

Chinese scholar arrested after criticizing government's coronavirus response

Washington's policy for 50 years has been designed to manage China's rise to great power status peacefully

Has the US-China cold war now begun?

China has dismissed as groundless US and Australian questioning of how it had handled the pandemic, saying it had been open and transparen

China calls for US to support COVID-19 probe

China is going to prosecute a Belizean citizen for his alleged involvement in providing funds to “meddle” in Hong Kong affairs, a Chinese newspaper reported on Friday. The newspaper backed by the ruling Communist Party, said security authorities concluded their investigation against Lee Henley Hu Xiang to the Guangzhou prosecutorate. Lee will be prosecuted, the report said.

China to prosecute citizens for meddling in Hong Kong affairs

Italy has surpassed China's COVID-19 death toll. In the last 24 hours 427 COVID-19 deaths have been reported in Italy. A nurse in Italy warned that the coronavirus had pushed heath workers to their limit as they as they deal with a rapidly increasing death toll.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Italian medical workers on their toes to combat COVID-19

India will be evacuating its pilgrims first from Iran, followed by the Indians students stranded in the country in the backdrop of novel coronavirus outbreak.

India to evacuate pilgrims from Iran,talking with Tehran

IAF C-17 Globemaster carrying the first batch of 58 Indian pilgrims, lands at Hindon air force station in Ghaziabad from Tehran, Iran.

India airlifts batch of 58 citizens from Iran

India on Monday sent an IAF C-17 Globemaster transport aircraft to coronavirus-hit Iran to evacuate stranded Indians over there, the Indian Air Force said.

India sends C-17 Globemaster to Iran to bring back Indians

A French bakery in Beijing is suffering heavy losses due to coronavirus outbreak across the country as the Chinese authority are limiting public activity to the least scale, including having afternoon tea.

"We are too depressed": French bakery in Beijing

India has successfully completed two rescue missions. Over 200 people have been brought back from two hotspots of the Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak. This report has the details.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus outbreak, India evacuates over 200 people

The Wuhan Coronavirus is no longer just a global health crisis. On WION Edit: We explore how the rising cases will impact the world in more ways than one.

WION Edit: How Wuhan coronavirus will impact the world?

Chinese Restaurants in Mainland China and its near areas have been suffering a huge loss in business due to public fears over the novel coronavirus outbreak. Tourists are disappearing from Chinatown.

Coronavirus: Tourists Disappear from Chinatown, business down

Death toll from coronavirus surged to 2,010 across the world. 132 cases of deaths reported in Hubei province in last 24hrs. More than 1,000 people have now been infected with the virus outside the mainland China.

Coronavirus Outbreak: Hong Kong records second fatality

China's Hubei province has recorded nearly 93 new deaths over the past 24 hours, bringing the death toll to 1868. Over 1800 new infected cases have also been recorded. Watch report:

China records nearly 93 new deaths in Hubei, 1868 killed

An important supplier of generic drugs to the world, Indian companies procure almost 70% of the active pharmaceutical ingredients for their medicines from China. Sources says China shutdown may hit Indian drug market badly. The Finance and Health Ministry of India are looking into this matter

Coronavirus crisis to hit India's pharma supply

In China, Hubei confirms the highest number of deaths in a day. 254 New coronavirus deaths in china confirmed. Chinese president holds a high level meeting on the covid19 outbreak.

WION Dispatch: China Hubei records highest number of COVID-19 deaths

Hundreds of Pakistani students are trapped in the Chinese city of Wuhan which is the epicentre of the deadly coronavirus. One such student is Maham Ali Khan who was supposed to return home after collecting her degree at Yang Shi University in the Hubei province but she found herself trapped after the outbreak. Watch her story:

Fineprint: Pakistani student 'trapped' in Hubei plead for help

A San Diego lab is scrambling to get a COVID-19 vaccine out and on the market. As the days go by, Inovio Pharmaceuticals is getting closer to releasing the desperately needed vaccine against the deadly virus. Watch report:

Fineprint: San Diego lab discovers COVID-19 vaccine,  Will be available as early as summer

The Wuhan coronavirus could have a major impact on the Indian economy. From tourism to automakers and even the film industry, they all can be affected by this outbreak. Which industries will be the worst hit? WION's Palki Sharma breaks it down for you.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus: Impact on Indian economy

China is an emerging power in the world of technology. With the coronavirus testing the limits of China's health system, the Chinese are deploying tech solutions to fight this outbreak.

Gravitas: Using technology to fight the Wuhan Coronavirus

China's fight against the coronavirus is getting tougher. Beijing's response to the outbreak is spiralling out of control. WION's Palki Sharma gets you five videos that allegedly show the chaos inside China.

Gravitas: Inside China's Wuhan Coronavirus Chaos

The Wuhan Coronavirus has forced many airlines to cancel flights to China. The outbreak has triggered fears among air travelers. Can air travel make you sick? WION's palki Sharma has the answers.

Gravitas: Wuhan coronavirus, Will air travel make you sick?

Beijing's response to the coronavirus has sparked an explosion of anger among Chinese citizens. Two courageous citizens managed to get the truth out. Fang Bin & Chen Quishi revealed how China is struggling to respond to the crisis. WION's Palki Sharma brings you their revelations.

Gravitas: Wuhan Coronavirus Outbreak, China's clampdown on dissent

For eight days and the AFP team lived and worked at the centre of the global health emergency, witnessing how life in the Chinese city of Wuhan was turned upside down as it was cut off from the rest of the world. Watch report:

Fineprint: Ground report from inside of Coronavirus epicentre Wuhan

The number of coronavirus cases is continuing to rise. The death toll has now crossed the 1000 mark after China recorded 108 new deaths and bringing the death toll to 1016 across mainland China. The confirmed cases are now standing at more than 42,600. Wuhan which remains the worst hit has started at full front disinfection drive on the streets to control the spread. Watch report:

Wion Dispatch: 108 new coronavirus deaths recorded in a day in China, Death toll rises to 1016

While the world is focusing on how China plans to contain the Wuhan Virus outbreak - it is worth considering what would happen if the epidemic continues to spread. Is the world prepared to handle a major global outbreak?

Gravitas: Wuhan Virus: The global picture of the outbreak

Oil slipped below $62 a barrel on Friday and was heading for a weekly decline as concern that a <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/oil-slips-to-62-heads-for-weekly-loss-on-china-virus-concerns-276358">virus in China may spread</a>, curbing travel and oil demand, overshadowed supply cuts.

The virus has prompted the suspension of public transport in 10 Chinese cities. Health authorities fear the infection rate could accelerate over the Lunar New Year holiday this weekend when millions of Chinese travel.

Global benchmark Brent was down 28 cents to $61.76 at 1115 GMT. The contract is down almost 5 per cent this week, its <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/global-stocks-edge-up-oil-drops-as-china-virus-worries-abate-276176">third consecutive weekly drop</a>. US crude slipped 25 cents to $55.34 and was also on course for a weekly decline.

"One should be prepared for negative surprises when it comes to Chinese demand," said Eugen Weinberg, an analyst at Commerzbank. "The impact of this is all the greater because the restrictions are being imposed during the busiest travel season for the Chinese." China is the world's second-largest oil consumer so any slowdown in travel would show up on demand forecasts.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/china-virus-could-hit-oil-prices-by-3-per-barrel-goldman-275924">China virus could hit oil prices by $3 per barrel: Goldman</a>

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[ Pump jacks operate at sunset (Courtesy: Reuters) ]

Offering some support for prices was the US Energy Information Administration's latest weekly supply report, which on Thursday showed that <a href="https://www.wionews.com/business-economy/oil-slides-2-as-glut-forecast-china-virus-overshadow-libya-disruption-276174">crude inventories fell</a> 405,000 barrels in the week to Jan. 17.

Nonetheless, the upside for prices was limited. Oil inventories in the wider industrialised world are above the five-year average according to OPEC figures, which analysts say is limiting the impact on prices of supply losses.

"Such is the bearish pressure that a raft of ongoing crude supply outages is not gaining much traction," said analysts at JBC Energy in a report. Such outages include the shutdown this week of the bulk of oil supply in OPEC producer Libya.

The prospect of further steps by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, could still offer support. OPEC+ has been mostly limiting supply since 2017 and on Jan. 1 deepened a cut in output.

Saudi Arabia's energy minister said all options are open at the next OPEC+ meeting, which is scheduled for March, including further cuts, Al Arabiya television reported.

The current OPEC+ deal expires at the end of March. Russia's No. 2 oil producer Lukoil expects it to be extended, Interfax news agency cited its chief executive as saying on Thursday.

Oil slipped below $62 a barrel on Friday and was heading for a weekly decline as concern that a virus in China may spread, curbing travel and oil demand, overshadowed supply cuts.

Oil slipped below $62 a barrel on Friday and was heading for a weekly decline as concern that a virus in China may spread, curbing travel and oil demand, overshadowed supply cuts. The virus has prompted the suspension of public transport in 10 Chinese cities. Health authorities fear the infection rate could accelerate over the Lunar New Year holiday this weekend when millions of Chinese travel. Global benchmark Brent was down 28 cents to $61.76 at 1115 GMT. The contract is down almost 5 per cent this week, its third consecutive weekly drop. US crude slipped 25 cents to $55.34 and was also on course for a weekly decline. "One should be prepared for negative surprises when it comes to Chinese demand," said Eugen Weinberg, an analyst at Commerzbank. "The impact of this is all the greater because the restrictions are being imposed during the busiest travel season for the Chinese." China is the world's second-largest oil consumer so any slowdown in travel would show up on demand forecasts. Also Read: China virus could hit oil prices by $3 per barrel: Goldman [ Pump jacks operate at sunset (Courtesy: Reuters) ] Offering some support for prices was the US Energy Information Administration's latest weekly supply report, which on Thursday showed that crude inventories fell 405,000 barrels in the week to Jan. 17. Nonetheless, the upside for prices was limited. Oil inventories in the wider industrialised world are above the five-year average according to OPEC figures, which analysts say is limiting the impact on prices of supply losses. "Such is the bearish pressure that a raft of ongoing crude supply outages is not gaining much traction," said analysts at JBC Energy in a report. Such outages include the shutdown this week of the bulk of oil supply in OPEC producer Libya. The prospect of further steps by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies, known as OPEC+, could still offer support. OPEC+ has been mostly limiting supply since 2017 and on Jan. 1 deepened a cut in output. Saudi Arabia's energy minister said all options are open at the next OPEC+ meeting, which is scheduled for March, including further cuts, Al Arabiya television reported. The current OPEC+ deal expires at the end of March. Russia's No. 2 oil producer Lukoil expects it to be extended, Interfax news agency cited its chief executive as saying on Thursday.

Oil falls below $62, weekly loss on China virus concerns imminent

North Korea will ban foreign tourists to protect itself against a new SARS-like virus that has claimed at least nine lives in China and sickened hundreds, a major tour operator said.

Several nations including the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hopeful-for-restarting-diplomacy-with-north-korea-but-stands-ready-pentagon-chief-mark-esper-269415">US </a>have stepped up checks on airport passengers to detect the coronavirus, which first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, but a ban on tourists would be a first.

The virus has caused alarm in China and abroad because of its genetic similarities to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which killed nearly 650 people across mainland China and Hong Kong in 2002-2003.

The vast majority of foreign tourists to <a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/top-chinese-north-korean-generals-met-to-boost-military-ties-243797">North Korea</a> are Chinese, and their numbers have swelled significantly in the last year as relations between Beijing and Pyongyang have warmed, generating vital foreign currency for the isolated country.

But as of Wednesday, North Korea will "temporarily close its borders to all foreign tourists as a precaution to the coronavirus", Chinese-based specialist operator Young Pioneer Tours said in a statement. Exact details had yet to be confirmed, it added.

Also Read:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/china-backs-north-korea-amid-deadlocked-nuclear-talks-247322">China backs North Korea amid deadlocked nuclear talks</a>

Koryo Tours, the market leader for Western visitors, said it had been "informed that action was being considered" and was expecting more information Wednesday.

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[ Flag of North Korea (Courtesy: Zee News Network) ]

Pyongyang has taken similar action in the past -- it closed its borders to foreign tourists for more than four months from October 2014 in a bid to keep out the Ebola virus, even though no cases had been reported in Asia.

It enforced a 21-day quarantine period on anyone entering the country, including foreign diplomats and businesspeople.

Pyongyang's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper did not mention any North Korean action over the virus Wednesday but reported on the outbreak in China, saying it had "spread rapidly" and that authorities in its giant neighbour were taking "corresponding measures".

The North has poor medical infrastructure and a chronic shortage of medicines.

When South Korea suffered from the world's largest outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, in summer 2015, the North reportedly prohibited its diplomats and workers overseas from returning to their homeland for months to prevent the spread of the virus.

Pyongyang also suspended foreign tours for three months due to fears over SARS in 2003. 
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North Korea will ban foreign tourists to protect itself against a new SARS-like virus that has claimed at least nine lives in China and sickened hundreds, a major tour operator said.

North Korea will ban foreign tourists to protect itself against a new SARS-like virus that has claimed at least nine lives in China and sickened hundreds, a major tour operator said. Several nations including the US have stepped up checks on airport passengers to detect the coronavirus, which first emerged in the central Chinese city of Wuhan, but a ban on tourists would be a first. The virus has caused alarm in China and abroad because of its genetic similarities to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), which killed nearly 650 people across mainland China and Hong Kong in 2002-2003. The vast majority of foreign tourists to North Korea are Chinese, and their numbers have swelled significantly in the last year as relations between Beijing and Pyongyang have warmed, generating vital foreign currency for the isolated country. But as of Wednesday, North Korea will "temporarily close its borders to all foreign tourists as a precaution to the coronavirus", Chinese-based specialist operator Young Pioneer Tours said in a statement. Exact details had yet to be confirmed, it added. Also Read: China backs North Korea amid deadlocked nuclear talks Koryo Tours, the market leader for Western visitors, said it had been "informed that action was being considered" and was expecting more information Wednesday. [ Flag of North Korea (Courtesy: Zee News Network) ] Pyongyang has taken similar action in the past -- it closed its borders to foreign tourists for more than four months from October 2014 in a bid to keep out the Ebola virus, even though no cases had been reported in Asia. It enforced a 21-day quarantine period on anyone entering the country, including foreign diplomats and businesspeople. Pyongyang's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper did not mention any North Korean action over the virus Wednesday but reported on the outbreak in China, saying it had "spread rapidly" and that authorities in its giant neighbour were taking "corresponding measures". The North has poor medical infrastructure and a chronic shortage of medicines. When South Korea suffered from the world's largest outbreak of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, or MERS, in summer 2015, the North reportedly prohibited its diplomats and workers overseas from returning to their homeland for months to prevent the spread of the virus. Pyongyang also suspended foreign tours for three months due to fears over SARS in 2003.

Foreign tourists to be banned from entering North Korea due to virus outbreak

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