World

  • France finds more than 1000 virus cases on aircraft carrier
  • India extends suspension of all foreign visa until May 3
  • China backs UN role in antivirus fight
  • Chinese anti-COVID-19 medical team arrives in Malaysia

China

  • Economy rebounding after drop
  • Chinese mainland reports 27 new COVID-19  infections
  • COVID-19 patients in China are able to have treatment fees covered.
  • Coupons good way to boost consumption
  • Wuhan finds 182 asymptomatic cases after testing over 270 000
  • Over 32,000 companies in Hubei access $3b of loans to kick-start work.
  • Government announces stricter steps for cross-border freight drivers to control spread of virus
  • 3rd CIIE starts 200-day countdown
  • Nation eyeing strong steps to heal economy(Infrastructure, consumption boost set to be key priorities for this year)
  • China sends more medical aid to Sri Lanka amid pandemic
  • Summer Palace resumes boat tours
  • Q1 capital flows into China remain steady on stable yuan despite pandemic