Japan's economy expanded an annualised 2.2% in April-June, staging a slower-than-expected rebound from a Covid-induced slump.

China's demand for gasoline, diesel and jet fuel could fall by 380,000 barrels a day this year - the first decline in 20 years, largely because of Covid curbs

Jiankui was released from prison earlier this year, having illegally creating three genetically modified embryos, later born as "Lulu", "Nana" and "Amy," South China Morning Post said

Covid test kit supplier Andon Health reported a net profit increase of 27,728%, breaking a record for any listed company in mainland China, CNN said

The misery continues in the southwestern city, where residents have endured a two-month-long heatwave, an earthquake on Monday, and now an extended Covid lockdown

Authorities in big cities such as Nanjing and Wuxi are advising residents to stay at home this weekend, to limit the spread of Covid as China's Congress Party summit edges closer

China's Covid lockdown situation is deteriorating, according to Nomura, which said nearly 300 million people are now affected by restrictions imposed in 49 cities.

An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude that rocked Sichuan on Monday killed at least 21 people and shook the provincial capital of Chengdu, where 21m people are locked down amid a Covid outbreak.

China’s economy slowed sharply in the second quarter due to widespread lockdowns. Now, a nascent third-quarter recovery in the world's second-largest economy appears in danger of stalling.

A stuttering third-quarter recovery in the world's No2 economy appears in danger of stalling after new Covid flare-ups and restrictions

Asia's factory activity slid last month as China's strict zero-Covid approach and cost pressures hit businesses hard

The world's second-biggest economy is set to slow again in the third quarter as Covid lockdowns across the country hit production