Hong Kong tourism stocks take hit as virus spooks investors
January 21, 2020 | 15:11
Tourism-linked stocks sank in Hong Kong on Tuesday (Jan 21) with investors spooked by confirmation that a deadly virus in China can be transmitted between humans, while confidence was also hit by Moody's decision to downgrade the city's credit rating.
China confirms 218 pneumonia cases as President Xi urges 'top priority' for protecting lives
January 20, 2020 | 22:05
Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Monday (Jan 20) the country would curb the spread of an outbreak of pneumonia caused by a new coronavirus, state television reported.
Chinese travellers unfazed as SARS-like virus spreads
January 20, 2020 | 21:53
An outbreak of a mysterious virus has not deterred millions of people in China from packing into crowded trains as they head home for the Chinese New Year - but some are donning masks as a precaution.
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