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Way forward on coronavirus

Monetary accommodation may not help in India

Select base metals, energy rise on expectations of China stimulus

The Chinese government infused $250 billion last week to support the economy, which was hit by the coronavirus outbreak

China coronavirus deaths rise to 1,367, up 254 from previous day

Across mainland China, there were 15,152 new confirmed infections on Wednesday, bringing the total number to 59,805.

China's central bank expects Coronavirus to disrupt economy in 1st quarter

The People's Bank of China is closely watching the impact of the outbreak on the economy, and is preparing policy reserves to offset the pressure, Vice Governor Pan Gongsheng said

Coronavirus outbreak: Centre may isolate those back from China recently

China to inject $173.8 billion into stock market; First death outside china reported in the Philippines; Toll crosses 300; 2,590 new infections now confirmed

Coronavirus death toll in China rises to 259; Wuhan quarantine continues

The World Health Organization has declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.

106 dead now in coronavirus outbreak, nearly 1,300 new cases: China

The total number of confirmed cases is now more than 4,000 nationwide, says health commission.

China enforces vast quarantine to contain virus, case emerges in Nepal

Nepal confirms one case and Europe two in France as virus spreads quickly across countries.

Death toll in China virus jumps to 41, cases rise to nearly 1,300

Fifteen new deaths all took place in Wuhan, the city of 11 million where the deadly respiratory contagion first emerged.

China quarantines cities to curb virus, but WHO says no global emergency

The respiratory virus has claimed 18 lives since emerging from a seafood and animal market in the central city of Wuhan.

Passed between humans; milder than SARS: All about new China virus

The new SARS-like virus has killed 17 people in China, infected hundreds and reached as far as the United States.

China suspends public transport in Wuhan, confirms 571 cases of coronavirus

Most of the 700 Indian students studying medicine and other courses in around Wuhan city have returned home due to holidays.

WEF 2020: China won't follow others towards protectionism, says Han Zheng

The Chinese Vice Premier called for building 'an inclusive and open world economy' that will "make the pie bigger" for everyone

China posts weakest growth in 29 years as trade war with US bites

China's manufacturing is improving and it recently signed a trade agreement with the US, but analysts are not sure if the gains can be sustained.

Some questions from Asia's history of 50 years that need urgent answers

India needs to figure out whether it pays to be rule-takers or seek to be rule-setters. Or, do we have an answer to China's strategic challenge? If not, what are our options, wonders T N Ninan

Steep rise in China demand helps arrest decline in marine exports

Value of shipments to that country rose 257 per cent to reach $811 million in FY19, and to $1,025 million in the first eight months of the current financial year

China's own Bitcoin: A roller-coaster ride for money, politics is beginning

The digital yuan can disrupt both traditional banking and the post-Bretton Woods system of floating exchange rates.

Stung by record defaults, China vows for more transparent bond handling

Improving the mechanism of handling bond defaults will be essential to prevent and resolve financial risks, and it must be done in a way that is market based

China may free up more cash for banking system to support small businesses

Analysts have predicted Beijing will have to lend more support to boost growth next year

Translating economic scale into financial heft

If China is already off the mark with its digital currency, who will the future belong to when this ultimate goal is achieved?