Wuhan
Coverage of Wuhan in the Nexus archive.
- MIKE DAVIS: Accountability must come for Fauci and his co-conspirators
The article calls for legal accountability for Anthony Fauci over his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, citing his Fifth Amendment assertion during congressional testimony, promotion of scientifically contested measures like mask mandates, and alleged concealment of a 2021 health issue. It criticizes his role in lockdowns, forced vaccinations, and research funding decisions.
- Fauci refuses to answer questions at heated Senate hearing on Covid-19 origins
Anthony Fauci invoked his constitutional right against self-incrimination during a Senate hearing, refusing to answer questions about U.S. funding for coronavirus research in China and allegations of misleading Congress on the origins of Covid-19. The hearing centered on the politically divisive debate over whether the pandemic originated through natural transmission or a laboratory-related incident in Wuhan.
- Fauci set for contentious Senate hearing on COVID-19 pandemic origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to testify before a Senate committee investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. The hearing, led by Sen. Rand Paul, includes documents released by Paul suggesting Fauci knew of a possible lab origin in Wuhan, China, though Fauci has stated a lab leak is unlikely. The World Health Organization's 2025 report lists a lab leak as a possible scenario but cites zoonotic transmission as more likely.
- Anthony Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci faces a Senate committee hearing led by Sen. Rand Paul, who accuses him of inconsistencies between private pandemic-era diary entries and public statements. The hearing focuses on whether NIH-funded research in China contributed to the pandemic's origins, despite scientific consensus favoring a natural emergence in Wuhan. Fauci's team and scientists refute the allegations as baseless.
- Why China must end the lucrative marriage between property and banks
China's government has taken over Wuhan-based Zhongbang Bank due to serious credit risks, signaling regulatory action against the property sector's financial entanglements. This follows a previous incident involving Shengjing Bank linked to the Evergrande debt crisis, highlighting concerns over the sector's debt.
- ‘FOBO’ is driving China’s AI anxiety
China's techno-optimism is shifting to anxiety over AI, with workers fearing job losses and societal stress from FOBO (Fear of Being Obsolete). Protests in Wuhan against autonomous taxis and the Open Claw AI agent frenzy highlight growing concerns, despite initial enthusiasm for the technology.
- Chinese air conditioners are in hot demand in Europe as heat wave sends temperatures soaring
Chinese air conditioners are experiencing high demand in Europe due to a heatwave causing soaring temperatures. Production is occurring at a plant in Wuhan, China.
- Fearing ‘bad luck’ omen, Chinese man repeatedly slaps twitching right eye, damaging vision
A man in Wuhan, China, named Le suffered retinal detachment after repeatedly slapping his twitching right eyelid, driven by the superstition that a twitching right eye omens disaster. The belief aligns with a common Chinese saying linking left eye twitches to wealth and right eye twitches to misfortune.
- China cabby drives against traffic, runs red lights to rush unconscious toddler to hospital
A taxi driver in Wuhan, Hubei province, drove against traffic and ran red lights to rush an unconscious three-year-old girl named Yanyan to the hospital. The family had called emergency services, but were informed an ambulance would take at least 20 minutes.
- Feds say US citizen gathered information on American targets for Chinese Communist Party
An American citizen admitted working for Chinese intelligence, gathering information on U.S. targets and attempting to infiltrate political circles. Thomas Weir Pauken II pleaded guilty to acting as an agent of China without notifying the attorney general, with federal authorities highlighting the case as a warning about Chinese espionage efforts.
- China’s Crop Belt Faces Flood Risk as Heavy Rains Arrive Early
China’s crop belt is at risk of flooding due to early heavy rains, with the Yangtze River in Wuhan experiencing rising water levels. Recent rainfall has heightened concerns for agricultural regions.
- Commercial humanoid robots in China may soon do laundry, make beds, care for elders
China's GigaAI has unveiled the SeeLight S1, the country's first general-purpose household humanoid robot designed to perform domestic chores like laundry, making beds, and elder care. The robot will be tested free of charge in Wuhan families in collaboration with the Hubei Humanoid Robot Innovation Centre and Hubei Humanoid Robotics Industry Alliance.
- China freezes new robotaxi licenses after Baidu chaos
China has suspended new licenses for autonomous vehicles following a chaotic incident involving Baidu's robotaxis in Wuhan. The move restricts companies from expanding driverless fleets, entering new cities, or launching test projects until further notice.
- US Warns of Sanctions Risks for Chinese Refiners of Iranian Oil
The US has warned Chinese refiners about potential sanctions risks associated with processing Iranian oil. This comes amid ongoing tensions between the US and Iran over oil exports.