Wuhan to complete nucleic acid tests for all elderly care institutions before Feb. 28

Wuhan, the epicenter of the coronavirus outbreak, will conduct nucleic acid tests for all elderly care institutions before Feb. 28 as some confirmed and suspected cases were reported in the facilities, local authorities said Saturday. Full Story

Tokyo 2020 postpones volunteer training amid virus outbreak

Organizers of the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games have postponed training for volunteers "as part of efforts to prevent the spread of infection of the novel coronavirus". Full Story

• IMF, Moroccan officials discuss preparation of 2021 annual meetings in Marrakech

Experts say China's economy resilient enough to withstand coronavirus impact

The Chinese economy is resilient enough to counter the novel coronavirus shock and the epidemic will not alter growth momentum in the world's second largest economy, economists and market strategists have said. Full Story

• China eyes further resumption of express delivery services
• Technology kicks China-LatAm cooperation into high gear

• China's train maker in full production to meet overseas orders
• Epidemic impact on China's Q1 trade manageable: official
• COVID-19 outbreak not to hinder China's 5G development, says Qualcomm China chairman
• China's new economy sees growth while helping fight against epidemic

Photocall of "My Salinger Year" at 70th Berlin Int'l Film Festival

Cast members of film "My Salinger Year" attend a photocall during the 70th Berlin International Film Festival in Berlin, capital of Germany, Feb. 20, 2020. Full Story

• Brazilian filmmaker Jose Mojica Marins dies at 83
• S. Korean film "Parasite" wins big, makes history at 92nd Oscars
• South Korean film "Parasite" makes history at 92nd Oscars
• Joaquin Phoenix wins Oscars Best Actor Award for "Joker"
• "Parasite" wins Oscar for best original screenplay

• "Toy Story 4" wins Oscars for best animated feature
• "American Factory" wins Best Documentary Feature at 92nd Oscars
• Laura Dern of "Marriage Story" wins Best Supporting Actress of 92nd Oscars
• Brad Pitt wins best supporting actor of 92nd Oscars
• Asian foodie films to be showcased in NYC film event

Chinese table tennis team still undecided on where to set up pre-Olympic camp

Chinese Table Tennis Association president Liu Guoliang said on Friday that they have not decided whether to accept Japan's invitation to train near Tokyo ahead of the Olympic Games. Full Story

• Renowned Chinese volleyball player Zhu Jiaming dies at 81
• Neymar criticizes PSG injury handling
• Guardiola will ‘100 percent’ stay at Manchester City despite Euro ban

• Wolfsburg, Leverkusen reap 2-1 victory in Europa League
• Frankfurt upset Salzburg 4-1 in Europa League
• Djokovic says Federer, Nadal inspire him to play best season ever
• Sepahan lose to Al Sadd 3-0 in AFC Champions League

Special exhibition held in Vienna to mark 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth

The exhibition, part of a series of events marking the 250th anniversary of Beethoven's birth, is held from Feb. 19, 2020 to Jan. 31, 2021. Full Story

• WHO team in China to find answers to unknowns about COVID-19
• Traditional Chinese medicine offers oriental wisdom in fight against novel virus
• China's measures against COVID-19 are "correct strategic, tactical approach"

• Antimalarial drug confirmed effective on COVID-19
• WHO head pays tribute to Chinese nurses, calls for more solidarity
• China's tourism market has huge potential for Israel over long term
• Over 1.7 mln Chinese tourists visit Philippines in 2019