China

Huanxi Media Group reached an agreement with Beijing Bytedance Network to show its new movie "Lost in Russia" on Bytedance's online platforms.

The Nasdaq reached an all-time high on Thursday

Disney is joining public facilities across China in closing its gates

Oil demand causes market moves and China's oil demand tops that of the U.S.

China moved to lock down at least three cities with a combined population of more than 18 million in an unprecedented effort to contain the deadly new virus that has sickened hundreds of people and spread to other parts of the world during the busy Lunar New Year holiday.

"Gilead is in active discussions," the company said.

So far, the outbreak has sickened 584 people, 575 of whom were in China.

The State Department is keeping its China travel advisory at a Level 2, advising travelers to "exercise increased caution."

Authorities say the infected man is now in isolation.

China and other nations have ramped up screenings at airports.

Hyatt, Hilton and Intercontinental Hotels will all waive change or cancellation fees for guests at certain locations.

China decided Thursday to lock down three cities that are home to more than 18 million people in an unprecedented effort to try to contain a deadly new viral illness that has sickened hundreds.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has so far resisted intense pressure from the U.S. to block Huawei from 5G telecommunications networks.

Wuhan is one of the country's largest industrial hubs, with a population of 11 million.

Stocks finished mixed in the last session

China is putting on lockdown a city of 11 million people considered the epicenter of the new coronavirus outbreak that has killed 17 and infected nearly 600 people, as health authorities around the world work to prevent a global pandemic.

Health officials said Wednesday they are actively monitoring 16 people who came into close contact with the traveler to China who became the first U.S. resident with a new and potentially deadly virus.

China is stealing “massive amounts” of data from Western companies and Iran has stolen data from some 200 universities, the top U.S. cybersecurity diplomat said Wednesday.

Health authorities across Asia have been stepping up surveillance and other precautions to prevent a repeat of the disruptions and deaths during the 2003 SARS crisis, which caused $40 billion to $50 billion in losses from reduced travel and spending.

Governments are stepping up surveillance of airline passengers from central China.