Administrative divisions of China

China, Greece explore deeper cooperation

Greek and Chinese officials and business representatives explored ways of boosting bilateral cooperation in shipping and trade during an investment event held in Piraeus on Tuesday.

The event was organized by Shanghai's Pilot Free Trade Zone Lingang Special Area at the premises of Piraeus Port Authority (OLP), a member of China's Cosco Shipping group.

70% of Shanghai's Population has COVID-19

The chief doctor at one of Shanghai's top hospitals said 70 percent of the metropolis's population was infected with COVID-19 during China's massive surge in cases, Chinese media reported.

The sharp rise in the number of infections came after strict restrictions were suddenly eased last month without warning or preparation and quickly overwhelmed hospitals and crematoriums.

Έλληνες εφοπλιστές: Ναυπήγησαν στην Κίνα 1.300 πλοία συνολικής αξίας $60 δισ.

Διαδικτυακή Συνάντηση εκπροσώπων του Shanghai Lujiazui Financial City Development Bureau και του Ελληνικού ναυτιλιακού cluster

Asia’s biggest flower market makes stars out of influencers

Boxes of roses, lilies and carnations pile up as influencer Caicai speaks into her smartphone from a small studio at Asia's biggest flower market - with thousands of customers eagerly awaiting her view on the best deals.

E-commerce is big business in China and influencers and livestreamers have made their fortunes showcasing products for luxury brands and cosmetics firms.

A 5.2 Magnitude Earthquake Shook China, One Dead

A 5.2 magnitude earthquake shook southwest China, China's Seismological Center reported, quoted by RIA Novosti.

The quake was registered at 9.18 am local time (3.18 Bulgarian time) in the Jingxi County in Baise, South China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region.

The quake was at a depth of 10 kilometers.

One person is confirmed dead.

 

7 Injured in a Blast at a Station in China

7 people were injured in an explosion in a freight train wagon at the Chinese city of Chongqing, RIA Novosti reported.

According to the police, the freight train arrived at Chongqing Station from Huaihua City in Hunan Province. The explosion has occurred in a wagon that carries auto parts, medications, cosmetics, and batteries.