Beijing halted most international flights, making it hard for citizens to return. And it blocked even foreigners with Chinese residency or visas from entering.
Author: KEITH BRADSHER
Coronavirus Could End China’s Decades-Long Economic Growth Streak
The weakness raises the possibility that the Chinese economy may have shrunk in the first quarter of this year. It would be the first contraction since 1976.
As China Fights the Coronavirus, Some Say It Has Gone Too Far
Some Chinese business figures are taking an unusual public stand, saying the containment efforts threaten to strangle the economy if applied too broadly.
Beijing Tightens Quarantine Rules in Coronavirus Battle
The stricter policy requires all residents who are returning from outside the city to isolate themselves for 14 days.
France Says U.S. Talks Could Produce Agreement on Digital Taxes
France’s finance minister made the announcement a day after the two countries appeared to strike a temporary truce in a trans-Atlantic spat.
China Replaces Its Top Representative in Hong Kong With an Enforcer
After months of protests and an electoral defeat for pro-Beijing political parties, an official with a record of difficult assignments is on the way.
Hong Kong Election Landslide Signals More Frictions With Beijing
Democracy supporters were emboldened by capturing most of the seats in local elections, but Beijing and its allies are reluctant to compromise.
U.S. and China Agree to Roll Back Some Tariffs if Deal Is Struck
The development suggests progress toward an interim agreement that would provide relief to businesses and consumers.
China’s Xi Praises Free Trade. Striking Deals Is Another Matter.
A setback with India and continuing negotiations with the United States test Beijing’s talk of lowering global barriers.
China’s Economic Growth Slows as Challenges Mount
The U.S. trade war is only part of the problem, as Beijing grapples with weakening investment and falling car sales.