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Chinese president urges stronger measures to curb outbreak
Masako Mori admits system is not perfect but dismisses ex-Renault chief’s complaints
France, Australia and Malaysia confirm first cases of disease and US second of Sars-like virus
While few sophisticated commercial applications have yet emerged, patience may be wiser than outright scepticism
Brands pander to Chinese tastes with limited edition releases
Companies capitalise on popularity of K-pop culture to push into lucrative market globally
Beijing has locked down Wuhan, but the disease will continue to test Xi Jinping’s ability to manage a crisis
Mistrust and realpolitik complicate efforts to protect public health
Alibaba and JD.com among companies running low on face masks and hand sanitisers
Ecommerce giant should reap long-term benefits from its warning against profiteering by mask sellers
Brazilian strongman snubbed in west to be guest of honour at India’s Republic Day
Officials say 25 people have died as WHO holds back from declaring global emergency
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It is too early to say which of two opposing scenarios will play out
Market access rules are being relaxed but the competition is formidable
Shares in China and Hong Kong drop after authorities shut Wuhan’s transport network
Richard Ratcliffe says his wife is being used as a ‘chess piece’
Agreement brings Jingye a step closer to completing takeover
The price of crude has fallen this week as the outbreak has worsened
Shares in Ding Yi Feng soared 6,000% before being frozen in probe 10 months ago
Boss Angus Thirlwell talks of ‘heavy pedalling’ as chain moves into US and Japan
Outbreak compounds problems facing Chinese president in HK and Taiwan
Chief executive defends government’s handing of protesters and police conduct
Controls on information may have hampered efforts to curb spread of disease
Drawing on China and Confucian culture, two books make the case against political equality via top-down rule and meritocracy
