Thousands of cinemas in China are set to reopen after being shut for over four months due to the pandemic. The China Film Administration estimates that box office losses may exceed $ 4 billion this year. An expert shares her view on the prospects of movie business bouncing back in the future.

No confirmed cases were reported and 300 asymptomatic cases were detected after Wuhan completed COVID-19 testing on its nearly 10 million residents. The WHO said much more research is needed globally to put this result into context.

As the WHO warns the coronavirus may never go away, a Chinese expert shares his view on how to live with the virus before a vaccine is discovered.

The World Health Organization has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could put on hold vaccination services that help control other preventable diseases. Health experts point out that this may risk the health of children worldwide.

Scientists from a lab in the Chinese city of Wuhan say the novel coronavirus did not leak from there, adding that science and international cooperation should play their roles in finding the source of the virus. Researchers from the lab have shared their insights into the origin of the pandemic.

Improving public health is one of the big items on the agenda of China's annual political gathering that was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A U.S. epidemiologist shares her view on China's disease prevention and control.

Targeted fiscal measures for the economy, job creation and poverty eradication were some of the key topics during Premier Li Keqiang's media briefing after China's annual political gathering. Experts share their thoughts on the premier's policies to cope with the economic challenges ahead.

Chinese law makers have deliberated a draft civil code at the annual session of the country's national legislature which ends on Thursday. With 1260 articles, the Civil Code is the most extensive legislation in China, as well as the only legislation officially called a “code”. Legal experts believe the adoption of the civil code furthers people’s interest in strengthening the rule of law.

COVID-19 dominates Chinese Foreign Minister's press conference on the sidelines of China's delayed annual political meeting. The Foreign Minister says China has engaged in "cloud diplomacy" in the forms of phone calls, exchanges of correspondence and video conferences. Experts shed light on the rationale behind the activities.

Small businesses in the pet industry have felt the pinch during the global pandemic and some people have abandoned their pets due to false claims that animals can pass coronavirus to humans. However, pet adoptions are surging as people are looking for companionship during their home quarantines.