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Articles with tag "China"

a friend in need

Russia Thanks 'Real Friend' Jack Ma for Gift of a Million Virus Masks

The co-founder of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba said he was touched by Moscow's own help to China.
race against the clock

Russia to Build More Coronavirus Hospital Units on Chinese Model

Russia, which has reported relatively few cases of the disease, is readying its healthcare system for a possible spike.
'excessive measures'

China to Russia: End Discriminatory Coronavirus Measures Against Chinese

The Chinese Embassy deplored what it called the "ubiquitous monitoring" of Chinese nationals, including on Moscow public transport.
containing the spread

Moscow Deploys Facial Recognition in Mass Coronavirus Quarantine

“Any person arriving from China must not leave their home or hotel for two weeks,” Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said.
matters into your own hands

Cossacks Patrol Central Russian ‘Chinatown’ for Coronavirus

The group is conducting patrols of Yekaterinburg's predominantly Chinese neighborhood for signs of coronavirus infection.
CORONAVIRUS COSTS

Coronavirus Hits Russian Exports to China

Shipments stall as Russian border crossings are limited and Chinese demand slumps.
shocking gesture

China 'Dumbstruck’ by Russia’s Coronavirus Entry Ban – Kommersant

“The decision was made at a time when the number of cases has declined,” a source said of Russia's ban on Chinese nationals.
Blocked entry

Russia Bars Entry of Chinese Citizens Amid Coronavirus Threat

The suspension will be for Chinese citizens entering Russia for employment, private, educational and tourist purposes.
better safe than sorry

Russia Quarantines Chinese Diplomat as Coronavirus Precaution

Consul General Cui Shaochun arrived in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg on Thursday to take up his new post but was told to stay at home for two weeks.
coronavirus

Russia to Start Evacuating Citizens from Wuhan, Stops Passenger Trains to China

Moscow has already restricted direct flights to China and the Russian Railways suspended passenger trains to the country from midnight.
CORONAVIRUS EPICENTER

Russian Armed Forces Aircraft to Evacuate Citizens From China – Agencies

The evacuation will take place in regions that have been most affected by the coronavirus outbreak.
Shut door

Russia Closes Far East Border Over Coronavirus

Russia will also temporarily stop issuing electronic visas to Chinese nationals.
on alert

How Is Russia Preparing for the Coronavirus?

Health experts predict that the coronavirus outbreak that originated in China will reach Russia in February.
divine intervention

Moscow Orthodox Church Prays for Salvation From Coronavirus

Prayers: the best medicine?
Canceled vacation

Russia Blocks Chinese Tour Groups, Closes Border Crossings as Coronavirus Spreads

Russian tour agencies will stop accepting new tour groups from China as Beijing encourages its citizens to reconsider the timing of overseas travel.
down the totem pole

China Surpasses Russia as World's No. 2 Arms Producer – Think Tank

Four listed Chinese arms makers produced $54.1 billion worth of weapons, surpassing the $37.7 billion in weapons sold by 10 Russian companies.
coronavirus outbreak

At Least 140 Russians in China’s Virus-Stricken Province – Embassy

Russia’s embassy said it was consulting with China about evacuating Russian citizens following the deadly virus outbreak.
CORONAVIRUS

Russia in Talks With China to Help its Citizens Leave Wuhan

Russian citizens may potentially be evacuated from the center of the outbreak, as the World Health Organization declared the new coronavirus an emergency...
Panda Victories

Moscow Zoo Wins International Giant Panda Awards

The opening of the zoo’s new enclosure won “Panda Moment of the Year.”
Nonplussed by pandemic

Russian Tourists Undeterred From China Despite Coronavirus Outbreak

Russia's consumer health watchdog is advising Russian tourists to avoid the outbreak's epicenter.
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