China’s exports plummeted in December at their fastest pace since 2020, while imports sharply slowed, signalling risks to the recovery of the world’s second-largest economy. China’s economy is still recovering from the fallout of three years of ultra-strict “zero-COVID” restrictions. Al Jazeera’s Richard Kimber has more from Hong Kong, China. Subscribe to our channel http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on Twitter https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #China #Economy #Imports #Exports #COVID #HongKong
Pressure is growing on Thailand’s government to rein in the use of marijuana six months after it was legalised. Critics say cannabis use is already out of control and want it either heavily regulated or criminalised again. Even those supporting legalisation say that restrictions, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol, are needed. Al Jazeera’s @TonyCheng reports from Bangkok, Thailand. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ @AljazeeraEnglish #Aljazeeraenglish #News #Thailand #marijuana
Protestors in Guadeloupe remain defiant after bringing the French Caribbean island to a standstill. They are demonstrating against COVID-19 restrictions and longstanding economic problems. The French government has called for calm. Al Jazeera’s @Natacha Butler reports from Guadeloupe, France. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Guadeloupe #Protests
In Europe, some economies are bouncing back as COVID-19 restrictions are eased. But for the Netherlands, there is a new problem on the horizon – a shortage of workers. Al Jazeera’s Step Vaessen reports from Kaatsheuvel, the Netherlands. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Netherlands #Workers
Indonesia has rolled out more restrictions in its capital Jakarta, the main island of Java and the tourist hub of Bali. Mosques, restaurants and shopping malls have been closed after a record number of new daily infections and deaths. The healthcare system is on the brink of collapse. Al Jazeera’s Jessica Washington reports from Jakarta, Indonesia. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Indonesia #COVID19
Argentina’s health minister says the country is facing its “worst moment” of the coronavirus pandemic. Its healthcare system is buckling as the country’s death toll surpasses 60,000. Restrictions have been reimposed, but now that is putting strain on an economy already in crisis. Al Jazeera’s Teresa Bo reports from Buenos Aires, Argentina. – Subscribe to our channel: http://aje.io/AJSubscribe – Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AJEnglish – Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera – Check our website: https://www.aljazeera.com/ #AlJazeeraEnglish #Argentina #COVID19
