BEIJING—China’s economic growth in 2022 slumped to one of its worst levels in nearly half a century as the fourth quarter was hit hard by strict COVID-19 curbs and a property market slump. The quarterly growth and some of the December indicators such as retail sales beat market expectations, but analysts noted the overall economic…
China’s 2022 Economic Growth One of the Worst on Record, Post-Pandemic Policy Faces Test
Elon Musk Reveals ‘Major Side Effects’ After 2nd COVID Booster
Elon Musk said he felt like he “was dying” after his second COVID-19 booster shot. “I had major side effects from my second booster shot,” the new Twitter boss wrote in a social media post. “Felt like I was dying for several days. Hopefully, no permanent damage, but I don’t know.” Musk didn’t provide medical…
Elon Musk Reveals ‘Major Side Effects’ After 2nd COVID-19 Booster
Elon Musk said he felt like he “was dying” after his second COVID-19 booster shot. “I had major side effects from my second booster shot,” the new Twitter boss wrote in a social media post. “Felt like I was dying for several days. Hopefully, no permanent damage, but I don’t know.” Musk didn’t provide medical…
Chinese COVID Whistleblower Blasts CCP for Covering Up COVID Data
Dr. Yan Limeng accuses the CCP of covering up data on infections and the virus in China. The recent spread of COVID has caused significantly more severe symptoms in China, when compared with other countries, and the death toll is extremely high, according to Yan, who was a member of the well-connected WHO influenza H5…
Recent Deaths of China’s Top Officials and Elites Amid COVID Surge Expose an Unspeakable Crime
Commentary During the new wave of COVID-19 cases and deaths in China, it’s hard not to notice the number of deaths among high-ranking officials and elites. For example, in less than one month, between Dec. 15, 2022, and Jan. 13, 22 members of the Chinese Academy of Engineers passed away, while only 12 died in…
Second Peak of Chinese COVID Outbreak Predicted in May or June: Epidemiologist
China’s current COVID-19 outbreak is expected to reach a second peak in the coming months, according to Chinese epidemiologists. The first wave continues to engulf the country, killing large numbers of veteran Communist Party cadres and celebrities in various sectors and overwhelming China’s medical system. The peak date for the second wave of intensive infections will…
Former Heroine Jacinda Ardern Bites the Dust
Commentary It was only a few weeks ago on a video call with a Brownstone writer in New Zealand when I got an education about the reality on the ground. I told him that Americans had the impression that Jacinda Ardern was popular in her country, a fact which dismayed me. She, after all, became…
Is XBB.1.5 the Worst Variant Yet?
Omicron XBB.1.5, also called the “Kraken” variant, is currently responsible for nearly 50 percent of new cases this month, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently warned that XBB.1.5 could start a worldwide escalation in COVID-19 infections. However, it also noted that growth advantage estimates are only…
Sister of Woman Who Died Following Mask Altercation With Hospital Security Files $16 Million Lawsuit
A $16 million lawsuit has been filed in the death of Stephanie Warriner, a 43-year-old mother of five who never regained consciousness 16 days after physical interaction with Toronto General Hospital Security guards who confronted her because she had her face mask pulled down under her chin, reportedly because she was having trouble breathing. The…
Alberta Premier Says She Can’t Offer Pardons to Those Charged With Violating Pandemic Restrictions
EDMONTON—Premier Danielle Smith said she has looked into offering amnesty to Albertans who were charged with violating pandemic restrictions but is unable to do so within the parameters of Canada’s justice system. Smith said she has to let “the process play out” in the courts without political interference. The premier addressed the issue on Jan….
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