Full PCR test sites list; Biden to speak with Xi [20220318]
Friday, March 18, 2022
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US President Joe Biden will speak on Friday with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping about issues including Russia's war in Ukraine, the White House said.
The Kremlin said on Thursday that Russia was putting colossal energy into talks on a possible peace deal with Ukraine that could swiftly stop the Russian military operation there. More
The Kremlin on Thursday rejected an order by the UN's top court for Russia to suspend the military offensive in Ukraine, a day after judges in The Hague announced their ruling.
The Kremlin said on Thursday that many people in Russia were showing themselves to be "traitors" and pointed to those who were resigning from their jobs and leaving the country.
Residents in Shanghai's risky areas are likely required to continue staying at home even after finishing two rounds of nucleic acid testing to reduce mobility during the city's ongoing massive screening.
The next-step COVID-19 control measures will be decided based on the results of the screening and analysis of the infection and transmission risks in key areas. More
The length of hospital stays and quarantine for COVID-19 patients will be significantly reduced under China's updated COVID-19 treatment protocol, which will help relieve the pressure on medical resources. The average length of stay at local hospitals for COVID-19 patients is expected to decrease from 15 days to 10. More
Shoppers in Shanghai are turning to social networks and chat groups to keep each other advised on the best timing to secure fresh food delivery. More
The current wave of COVID-19 outbreak has caused some industries to hit a roadblock, but it has also yielded many heartening stories. More
Shanghai has suspended window service for the application of work and residence permits of foreigners at 1500 Minsheng Road in the Pudong New Area.
The service is still available at the Xuhui District Administrative Service Center on 999 Nanning Road. It is open from 9am to 11:30am, 1:30pm to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday.
Where to have PCR tests in Shanghai? Check this full list. More
Being locked down may upset many people, but a floral scene – a sign of hope and renewal – will certainly help. Follow Shanghai Daily for an online tour of beautiful spring flowers. More
Reacting after an earthquake that rocked Japan on March 16, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Zhao Lijian said on Thursday that China offers its condolences to the victims. The Chinese Embassy and Consulate Generals in Japan have activated the contingency mechanism and there have been no Chinese casualties reported so far, he added.
Xu Baokun, 66, had never imagined that one day she would become a social media influencer with a following of nearly 140,000. More
Meng Xiang, former chief of the enforcement bureau of the Supreme People's Court, has been indicted on charges of taking bribes, the Supreme People's Procuratorate said on Thursday. More
China's economic hub Shanghai saw its foreign trade expand 22 percent to a total of 674.5 billion yuan (US$106.3 billion) in the first two months of 2022, according to data from customs authorities. More
China will raise the retail prices of gasoline and diesel from Friday, the country's top economic planner said on Thursday. The price of gasoline will increase by 750 yuan (US$118.28) per tonne, and the price of diesel will increase by 720 yuan, according to the National Development and Reform Commission.
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index jumped 7.04 percent to 21,501.23 on Thursday, extending the previous day's 9 percent surge as investors pile back in after China's pledge to support markets. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 1.40 percent to 3,215.03, while the Shenzhen Composite Index added 2.24 percent to 2,133.01.
Three people were killed and 225 others injured after a strong earthquake hit northeastern Japan late Wednesday night, police and fire authorities said on Thursday. More
The World Health Organization voiced alarm on Wednesday that registered Covid cases are once again rising globally, despite testing levels having dropped significantly.
South Korea registered a record 621,328 COVID-19 cases and 429 deaths from the disease in a day, authorities said on Thursday, as the country which once took an aggressive anti-pandemic approach is set to end COVID-19 restrictions.
If you have to spend time at a central quarantine location, what should you bring? Personal hygiene items, clean clothes, and some entertainment devices, for starters. And don't forget your chargers!
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