Guangdong Province

Koinu Shuts HK Morning Trading; Market to Open in Afternoon

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Koinu Shuts HK Morning Trading; Market to Open in Afternoon

Hong Kong stayed largely closed Monday morning, with stock market trading halted and schools suspended, as gale force winds and torrential rain from departing Typhoon Koinu continued to affect the finance hub. The Hong Kong Observatory said the No. 8 storm warning — the third-highest — would remain in place until 11:40 a.m. That alert … Read more

China Mpox Cases Surge as Virus Spreads to More Parts of Country

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China Mpox Cases Surge as Virus Spreads to More Parts of Country

China’s confirmed cases of Mpox rose nearly five-fold in July to a new high, even as government efforts to contain the infectious disease’s spread ramp up. Last month’s case count was 491, versus 106Bloomberg Terminal in June, according to a statementBloomberg Terminal from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention. All patients were male … Read more