Coronavirus mutations identified in the United Kingdom and South Africa may be provoking alarm, but infectious-disease experts are optimistic the new variants are still vulnerable to the powerful hammer of newly authorized vaccines. Even Continue Reading
A team of British scientists released a worrying study on Wednesday of the new coronavirus variant sweeping the United Kingdom. They warned that the variant is so contagious that new control measures, Continue Reading
(Reuters) – Herd immunity against the novel coronavirus could require vaccination rates approaching as high as 90%, Dr. Anthony Fauci, the most prominent U.S. infectious disease expert, said in an Continue Reading
China moved in more wheat from the US ports in the week that ended Dec. 17, registering a fifth straight week of US wheat shipments, indicating Chinese buyers’ interest in Continue Reading
China’s gasoline and gasoil exports took a break in November from the highs reported in October amid improving domestic demand, while jet fuel outflow inched higher as demand from international Continue Reading
The Chinese Communist Party’s new pledge to fix the “demand side” of the economy has prompted expectations the leadership will implement more egalitarian policies to stimulate consumer spending. The Party’s top Continue Reading
Two key Republican lawmakers on Tuesday urged the Trump administration to strengthen new rules adopted Friday aimed at preventing China’s biggest chipmaker SMIC from getting access to advanced U.S. technology. Continue Reading
China has issued the first round of crude oil quotas for next year, and it is 18 percent higher than the respective round for 2019, Reuters has reported , citing Continue Reading
Chinese authorities have instructed railway companies to prioritize train wagons for thermal coal transportation while mandated state-owned miners to ramp up production to meet heating needs during winter, sources said Continue Reading
Japan is set to enter new era of hydrogen development in 2021 as it launches the world’s first transport of liquefied hydrogen from Australia, a key step forward in the Continue Reading
