Burdened by sanctions, North Korea sees coronavirus threaten economic lifelines
North Korea’s already tenuous economic lifelines to the outside world are now nearly severed as it seals its borders with China and Russia to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus.
China tries to reassure on outbreak amid growing travel curbs
Beijing is stepping up diplomatic efforts to reassure countries around the world it can control the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 420 people so far, seeking to prevent more travel bans placed against travelers from China.
Nissan weighs restarting China production in Dongfeng venture after February 10
Nissan Motor said on Tuesday it is considering restarting production in China in its venture with Dongfeng Motor Group sometime after Feb. 10, citing government guidance and its assessment of the coronavirus epidemic.
Hong Kong records first death from new coronavirus; overall toll over 420
Hong Kong reported its first death from the newly identified coronavirus on Tuesday, the second fatality outside mainland China from an outbreak that has killed over 420 people, spread around the world and raised fears for global economic growth.
China tells domestic airlines not to cut international routes
China’s civil aviation authority has urged domestic carriers to continue flying international routes, except to countries with travel bans over a virus epidemic, as they weigh cuts in response to demand, state news agency Xinhua said on Tuesday.
Taiwan calls China ‘vile’ for restricting island’s access to WHO on coronavirus
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said on Tuesday China is “vile” for restricting the island’s access to WHO during the coronavirus outbreak, adding to tensions with Beijing over the growing health crisis.
Hong Kong reports first coronavirus death as hospital workers escalate strike
Hong Kong reported its first coronavirus death on Tuesday, a 39-year-old male who had been suffering from an underlying illness and had visited China’s Wuhan city in January, hospital staff said, marking the second death outside mainland China.
Kenya’s former president Daniel Arap Moi dies: Citizen TV
Former Kenyan president Daniel arap Moi has died, broadcaster Citizen Television said on Tuesday.
Japan quarantines cruise ship to test 3,700 on board after Hong Kong coronavirus case
Japanese officials began screening more than 3,700 passengers and crew on a cruise ship quarantined off the port of Yokohama near Tokyo on Tuesday after a Hong Kong man who sailed on the vessel last month tested positive for coronavirus.
Shelling hits two natural gas plants in Syria’s Homs: state TV
Syrian state TV reported early on Tuesday that shelling hit a natural gas plant in the south-central area of the city of Homs as well as the Ebla gas plant there.
