Hospitals are not overwhelmed by ‘mysterious’ pneumonias, says China

Chinese authorities say they have no evidence that “unusual or new” pathogens are causing a surge in childhood pneumonias in the country. Health records provided on Thursday at the request of the World Health Organization showed that Chinese hospitals first recorded a rise in cases of respiratory disease in children in May, five months before … Read more

Restructuring in sight for Chinese fashion publishing house

Shanghai — Change is in sight for fashion publishing in China. Condé Nast on Wednesday quashed speculation about whether Vogue China editor-in-chief Margaret Zhang will leave the publication after her contract expires in March next year. More from WWD A recent mention on Chinese recruitment platform Liepin, which quickly began circulating on social media platform … Read more

How Reading went from the model club to the brink of collapse

Reading fans protest Dai Yongge’s ownership – Leila Coker/Shutterstock Reading, anchored at the foot of League One, a fanbase in revolt and mired in financial difficulties, is another cautionary tale of owners reaching for the stars but flying too close to the sun. Dai Yongge’s Premier League dream has gone badly wrong and just when … Read more