China Lockdown

There were nearly 37 million new infections nationwide as of Tuesday this week, officials cited data, highlighting for the first time the surge in cases across the country.

China re-opens more areas at risk for COVID spread as lockdowns ease

Last month, thousands of workers fled the Foxconn facility on fears of COVID lockdowns, curtailing production.

China steps up anti-COVID measures in megacities as infections mount

Shanghai and other big Chinese cities, including Shenzhen, have ramped up testing for COVID-19 as infections rise, with some local authorities hastily closing schools, entertainment venues and tourist spots.

Why 80,000 tourists are stranded in 'China's Hawaii'

Five negative RT-PCR tests over seven days is mandatory for every traveler before they are allowed to leave China's Sanya.

Nissan Q1 net profit hit by China lockdown, chip shortages

The Japanese auto giant, which in May reported a positive full-year net profit for the first time in three years, said it logged a net profit of 47.1 billion yen ($347 million), down 58.9 percent on-year.

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Shanghai prepares for the decisive COVID battle; Beijing outbreak stubborn

Many residents of the nation's most populous city, allowed to leave their housing compounds about a week ago for short walks or quick grocery trips, have more recently received notices to stay indoors for a three-day "silent" period.

Atul: Focus is on enhancing vertical integration

Notwithstanding operational headwinds and higher working capital, Atul remains on track for a three-year capex cycle

COVID outbreak in Beijing prompts panic buying and fears of a lockdown

A fresh coronavirus outbreak in China’s capital has raised concerns that Beijing could become, after Shanghai, the next Chinese megacity to put life on hold to contain the spread of the omicron variant.

China’s macro blues: Lessons for investors

Underlying weakness in Chinese data, irrespective of COVID/lockdown is a key watch

China data to show sharp March deterioration as COVID bites, but solid Q1 growth

Separate data on March activity, especially retail sales, is likely to show an even sharper slowdown, analysts say, hit hard by China's strict efforts to contain its biggest COVID outbreak.

More Chinese cities impose COVID curbs as Shanghai cases rise

Shanghai, at the centre of China's recent outbreak, on Saturday reported a record 3,590 symptomatic cases for April 15, as well as 19,923 asymptomatic cases.

Benchmark indices fall for the second straight day: Here are 4 factors dragging the market

Global markets were trading lower after hawkish comments from US Federal Reserve governor Lael Brainard. At 1.45pm, the benchmark Sensex had fallen 0.8% to 59677 points while the Nifty dropped 0.77% to 17820 points

Delay in imports from China may impact production in India: Dixon's Atul Lall

Electronics and auto companies may reduce output from April 2022 as the supply of parts to India from China could be delayed by 10-15 days

'We get along very well': Chinese couple trapped on Covid lockdown date get engaged

Zhao's story went viral on Chinese social media just days after another pair made headlines for being trapped on a week-long blind date thanks to a Covid lockdown.

Chinese woman stuck in blind date's house after lockdown, video blogs go viral

So far it seems romance has yet to blossom during their prolonged date, according to Wang who says she's looking for a more talkative partner.