Asia China The Yangtze River is approaching record-low water levels and Poyang Lake - China’s biggest freshwater lake - is reduced to just 25% of its usual size by drought; crews are digging trenches to keep water flowing to irrigate crops
Asia China Imports and exports expanded by 1,2% year-on-year in November, with exports recording their first dollar expansion in 7 months, beating market expectations with further evidence that China's economic recovery consolidates despite challenges
Asia China The WHO asked China for more data on respiratory diseases spreading in the north of the country, urging the population to take steps to reduce the risk of infection
Asia China A total of 13 departments have jointly formulated an action plan for cancer prevention and control from 2023 to 2030, in order for the overall 5-year cancer survival rate to reach 46,6% by 2030
Asia China All restrictions on foreign participation in the manufacturing sector will be lifted, highlighting China's growing confidence in the ongoing 'reform and opening-up' process, as stated during the Third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation