‘Low confidence’ CIA report suggests COVID virus came from Chinese lab leak
CIA now says Covid DID leak from dodgy Wuhan lab in bombshell U-turn on virus origin after years of denial under Biden
Did Covid-19 originate in a Wuhan lab? Now CIA says yes but does it matter?
In a fresh analysis, the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) said it believes that the Covid-19 virus ‘more likely’ leaked from a Chinese lab than transmitted by animals. The US intelligence agency has released the ’low confidence’ assessment under Trump-appointed CIA director John Ratcliffe,
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A new Mecca for snow (and fun) lovers is now in Wuhan
Close to the architecture of ancient and modern China, CLOU Architects has designed a multifunctional complex as a disruptive territorial landmark, propelling new sporty and social energies.
Missouri Sues China: What We Know
The Show Me State vows to seize $25 billion in Chinese assets if Beijing doesn't pay damages related to the outbreak of COVID-19.
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'Moving forward': Wuhan keen to shake off pandemic label five years on
Five years on from the pandemic, China's Wuhan city in central Hubei province is buzzing with life, a far cry from the quiet streets and crowded hospitals during the world's first Covid-19 lockdown on January 23,
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Wuhan five years later: No trace of the pandemic at coronavirus ground zero
The Chinese city registered the first cases of the infection and implemented the first lockdown of the population to curb contagion
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Wuhan's ice and snow industry gains momentum
It is estimated that during the 2024-2025 ice and snow season, the number of tourists received in Hubei will exceed 20 million, and the revenue from ice and snow leisure tourism will reach 27.3 billion yuan ($3.76 billion), data from the provincial culture and tourism bureau showed.
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5 years after Fang Fang recorded Wuhan lockdown, 2 of her books are being translated
Chinese author Fang Fang posted notes online while being quarantined in Wuhan. They became Wuhan Diary. She talks with us about two more of her books now coming to English readers.
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Indoor skiing heating up in 'oven' city of Wuhan
Ski coach Li Yue offers classes at Bonski, an indoor ski resort chain, in Wuhan. Li, 26, said the age ranges he sees are from 6 to 40, and are mainly either young people or women from Central China wanting to experience the sport for the first time.
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Music bridges differences between cultures Opera music can bring Eastern, Western cultures closer
Music, as a universal language, has the power to connect and bridge differences between cultures. Since operatic music serves as a prominent form of arts in the West, people are primed to naturally follow and further music's function and commitment to people-to-people exchange.
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CIA believes COVID most likely originated from a lab but has low confidence in its own finding
The CIA now believes the virus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic most likely originated from a laboratory, according to an assessment that points the finger at China even while acknowledging that the spy agency has “low confidence” in its own conclusion.
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The most expensive rail construction projects in 2024
In total, 205 rail construction projects broke ground in 2024, with a combined capital investment of almost $390bn
Cheap flights and no visas required: Why we’re flocking back to China
Although Qantas pulled its only direct flight to China between Sydney and Shanghai in mid-2024, last year saw a return to pre-pandemic flight frequencies. Consequently, the cost of flights has dropped 30 per cent compared to 2023, according to Trip.com You can now bag off-season return flights for as little as $500.