A new COVID-19 mutation from China, known as the NB. 1.8.1 strain, is "more transmissible," health experts warn, as it makes its way into the United States. The news comes amid changes in ...

The new Covid-19 variant from China, named the B. 1.8.1 strain, has been detected in six different US states and has been described as "more transmissible" by doctors with fears that mask mandates ...

Investment manager Vanguard's new exchange-traded fund targeting emerging markets outside of China appears to have followed a push from the Missouri State Treasurer's office for products excluding ...

China’s New Trade Negotiator Is Ready to Play Hardball He Lifeng, Beijing’s economic gatekeeper, has a clear mandate from Xi Jinping: China won’t be catering to the U.S.

Just when we all thought COVID was far behind us, a new variant has emerged to threaten our well-being once again. The new variant, known as NB.1.8.1, has made its way to the United States. The ...

China has one of the world's lowest fertility rates, with an estimated 1.2 children per woman as of 2024. This marked a slight rise over 2023, but remains far below the replacement rate of 2.1.

The governor of China’s central bank outlined a plan on Wednesday for a global financial system that relies on several major currencies, not just the dollar, as Beijing steps up its campaign to ...

China’s central bank expanded its gold reserves for a seventh straight month in May, furthering its bid to diversify holdings despite ongoing price fluctuations.

A version of this article appears in print on , Section A, Page 8 of the New York edition with the headline: In First Address for South Korea’s New Leader, Signs of Diplomatic Tightrope.

Nation & World New Zealand has suspended millions in funding to the Cook Islands over its growing China ties June 18, 2025 at 3:54 pm Updated June 18, 2025 at 8:53 pm By Charlotte Graham-McLay ...

Airport screening in the U.S. detected the new variant in travelers arriving in California, Washington state, Virginia and New York.