COVID-19 Archives - Page 2 of 10

Founder of Chinese COVID Testing Firm Nucleus Gene Found Guilty of Academic Misconduct

The "false negative COVID results" of Lanzhou Nucleus Gene Huaxi pulled by the Shenzhen-based nucleic acid testing company and its actual controller Zhang Hezi from behind the scenes to the front and center.

Hainan, China Adjusts COVID Prevention Measures, Tourism Soars

With Hainan being a popular tourist destination in China, many domestic tourist platforms showed that orders of air tickets and hotels soared after the province adjusted its pandemic prevention and control measures.

Chinese Genomics Firm BGI Faces Allegations of Inaccurate COVID Tests

On December 4, an article entitled "Real-Name Report on Inaccurate Nucleic Acid Testing by BGI" was widely spread on the Chinese internet. In the piece, a man with username "Wang Deming" reported that nucleic acid COVID-19 tests conducted by Chinese genomics company BGI were inaccurate.

Chinese COVID Testing Firm Nucleus Gene in Spotlight Due to Huge Profits and Violations

The Omicron COVID-19 variant, which appears more transmissible but less pathogenic than earlier strains of the coronavirus, has caused a surge in demand for nucleic acid testing in China this year. However, false positives have frequently been reported.

Some Chinese Cities Face Shortage of COVID-19 Antigen Test Kits

Many local authorities in China have successively issued new pandemic prevention measures in the last two days, reducing the frequency of nucleic acid testing and advocating for more antigen tests. This has triggered an increase in demand among Chinese consumers for antigen test kits, and resources are now in short supply.

Chinese Nucleic Acid Testing Company Nucleus Gene Arouses Widespread Doubts

Recently, Chinese nucleic acid testing companies have been controversial and accused of making huge profits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Among them, a company called Nucleus Gene has aroused widespread public doubts.

Foxconn Refutes Rumors of 20K COVID Cases at Zhengzhou Plant

Foxconn, the Taiwan-based leading iPhone assembler, issued a statement at midday on October 26 saying that "reports of 20,000 people diagnosed with COVID-19 at the Zhengzhou Industrial Park, Henan Province" circulating online were "seriously false information."

Haidilao to Reopen Stores Closed for Cost Reductions

Haidilao, a popular Chinese hot pot restaurant chain, on August 30 released its financial report for the first half of this year. The company is considering the possibility of resuming operations at some stores that had been closed under last year's cost reduction plan.

CRM Software Service Provider Salesforce Dissolves China Division

The China division of Salesforce, a customer relationship management (CRM) software service provider, announced on August 3 its dissolution, and Salesforce's office in Hong Kong was also closed.

Alibaba’s Cainiao to Build Emergency Logistics System with 17 Public Welfare Organizations

On July 28, 17 non-profit organizations formally signed contracts with Cainiao to help build an emergency logistics system. Cainiao will provide complete emergency logistics solutions.

ByteDance Invests in Cryo-EM and AI Biotech Startup Shuimu BioSciences

Beijing-based tech giant and TikTok owner ByteDance has recently ventured into the life sciences sector. Last October, the firm invested in biotech startup Shuimu BioSciences.

Haidilao’s Overseas Business Subsidiary Applies for HKEx Listing

Super Hi International Holding Ltd., the overseas business subsidiary of Chinese hot pot restaurant chain Haidilao, formally submitted a prospectus to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (HKEx) on July 13, planning to list on its main board by way of introduction.