Asian markets fluctuated Monday with traders hopeful for some progress in ceasefire talks between Russia and Ukraine this week, though a phased lockdown in Shanghai led to fresh concerns about already ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai Shutdown Throws Supply Chains Into Chaos (Again)
Just as the supply chain issues of the past two years looked like easing somewhat, China has announced a mass shutdown of its largest city Shanghai, throwing the global technology production world ... ( read original story ...)
Much of Shanghai locked down as mass COVID-19 testing begins
China began locking down most of its largest city of Shanghai on Monday as part of its strict COVID-19 strategy, amid questions over the policy’s economic toll. Shanghai’s financial district and ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai won’t lock down despite Covid spike
Shanghai on Saturday recorded a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, but a member of the city's pandemic task force said officials were determined to avoid a full lockdown over the damage it would do to the ... ( read original story ...)
Shanghai won’t lock down despite Covid spike: official
Shanghai on Saturday recorded a sharp rise in Covid-19 cases, but a member of the city's pandemic task force said officials were determined to avoid a full lockdown over the damage it would do to the ... ( read original story ...)
Ascendant virtual humans are taking over for pop idols in China, but the expensive technology has risks for Big Tech
Start-ups like Musiness and StarHeir Technology are joining the likes of Alibaba, Bilibili and ByteDance in developing virtual idols, which have been promoted by Chinese policymakers. ( read original story ...)
China’s Shanghai cases hit a record as Covid curbs led to death
Shanghai’s Covid cases jumped more than 60% in a single day, hitting a record 1,609 on Friday, even as authorities widened restrictions that have limited access to food and medical care with ... ( read original story ...)