“The vegetables in the supermarkets are so expensive,” lamented Zhu Qixin, the owner of a truck company in the city. Lotus root, a staple of the provincial Hubei cuisine, now costs five times as much as it previously did, Zhu discovered after a trip to the store. … [Read more...] about Those trapped in China virus lockdown expect lonely holiday
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Port of Oakland terminal expands, expects more cargo
Mega ships are not new. They have been on the seas for more than a decade, but the drop-off in global trade during the recession led to vessels moving less cargo. As retail prices fell and sales volumes dropped, shippers were forced to move goods for less. Shipping companies responded by forming alliances to share vessel space and costs. Over 90 percent of the world’s trade is carried by sea, according to the International Maritime Organization. … [Read more...] about Port of Oakland terminal expands, expects more cargo
How the Wuhan Coronavirus Infected the Chinese Film Industry
Earlier this week, it seemed to be business as usual for the Spring Festival holiday release window. Production teams collectively spent a reported $144 million (RMB1 billion) on publicity for the seven blockbusters scheduled to release this Friday and Saturday, the eve and New Year’s Day of the new lunar year of the rat. The holiday is a time for family gatherings, when millions who’ve saved up all year take one of their few vacations, and head back to their hometowns. It is the largest annual human migration in the world. … [Read more...] about How the Wuhan Coronavirus Infected the Chinese Film Industry
UN agency: China virus ‘too early’ for emergency declaration
In 2014, WHO initially resisted declaring the devastating Ebola epidemic in West Africa to be a global emergency because it feared the announcement would anger Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone. The U.N. agency ultimately declared the Ebola outbreak as a global emergency after more than 1,000 people had died and the virus had spread across multiple national borders. … [Read more...] about UN agency: China virus ‘too early’ for emergency declaration
Trump will hold session on religious persecution instead of attending UN climate summit
"I think what we're really looking at is the importance of some of these particular bilateral relationships. The President has talked with a number of these leaders and he continues to believe that this kind of personal diplomacy is his strength," one official said, suggesting Trump wasn't interested in participating in the group setting. … [Read more...] about Trump will hold session on religious persecution instead of attending UN climate summit
