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Sinophobia: How a virus reveals the many ways China is feared

A wave of discrimination that's emerged with the coronavirus crisis shows how differently the world views China.

Vietnamese student describes experience of lockdown at China school amid epidemic

Do Khai Ly is one of three Vietnamese students studying at Zhejiang Sci-Tech University in Hangzhou City, but her two friends have already returned home.

Coronavirus: The noted victims of the virus in Wuhan

A bodybuilder, a watercolour artist and a film director are amongst those who have died in Wuhan.

Coronavirus: China enacts tighter restrictions in Hubei

Millions in Hubei province have been told to stay home, in the latest measure to control the spread.

Coronavirus: Largest study suggests elderly and sick are most at risk

The research finds that more than 80% of cases are mild and the sick and elderly are most at risk.

2019-nCoV impacts on economies of Vietnam and China

The service sectors of China as well as of Vietnam—including transport, accommodation, tourism, retail, hospitality and entertainment—will be hardest hit by the 2019-nCoV outbreak.

Coronavirus: New China figures highlight toll on medical staff

Six health workers are among those who have died during the coronavirus outbreak, officials say.

Coronavirus: First death confirmed in Europe

A Chinese tourist has died in France from the new coronavirus - the first fatality outside Asia.

PM Phuc allows border gates to re-open

Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc approved the resumption of imports, exports and transport of goods through three sub-border gates between Vietnam and China to help local firms.

Vietnam to take on Australia in play-off match for 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The Vietnamese women’s football team are to play Australia in a play-off match for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics on March 6 following Australia’s 1-1 draw against China on February 13.

US investigates Harvard and Yale over foreign funding

The elite universities are asked to disclose details of gifts from Saudi Arabia and China.

Coronavirus: Sharp increase in deaths and cases in Hubei

Two top officials are sacked after the spike was revealed, resulting from a new diagnostic method.

Vietnam records 16th coronavirus infection case - a man from Vinh Phuc

A 50-year-old man in the northern province of Vinh Phuc has tested positive for the novel coronavirus, according to the health ministry.

Border guards tighten checks to prevent coronavirus spread

The lives of border guards are difficult in some northern mountainous provinces during the Coronavirus outbreak.

Industry, trade ministry launches anti-COVID-19 website

The Ministry of Industry and Trade on February 12 launched a website on the fight against the acute respiratory disease caused by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) at http://hanhdong.moit.gov.vn/.

China launches coronavirus 'close contact detector' app

The announcement highlights the high level of Chinese government surveillance of its citizens.

Nissan to shut Japan factory due to shortage of Chinese parts

The Japanese car maker shuts a factory for two days due to a shortage of parts from China.

China delays reopening of border markets: MoIT

 Authorities in China’s Guangxi Province have decided to extend the closure of border markets and continue to suspend the trading of goods by individuals until the end of February.

Coronavirus: Senior Chinese officials 'removed' as death toll hits 1,000

Hubei officials lose their jobs in the most high-profile 'removals' of the coronavirus outbreak.

Vietnam confirms 15th nCoV infection case - a three-month-old baby in Vinh Phuc

A three-month-old baby from Binh Xuyen district, northern Vinh Phuc province, has been tested positive for the novel coronavirus (nCoV), according to the health ministry.