NATO general tells member states not to be enticed to sell out to foreign firms as asset prices weaken due to the pandemic. ( read original story …)
Monthly Archives For April 2020
How complicit is the WHO in China’s coronavirus cover-up?
The (WHO) has come under fire this week, with the Trump administration temporarily halting funding, and a cloud of criticism falling over who at the only international health governing body knew what … ( read…
A Key G.O.P. Strategy: Blame China. But Trump Goes Off Message.
Republicans increasingly believe that elevating China’s culpability for spreading the coronavirus may be the best way to improve their difficult election chances. The president is muddying the message … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus pressures US manufacturers to bring plants home from China
As the U.S. has lost its place as the world’s leading producer over the past 25 or 30 years, China has emerged as the go-to place for manufacturing. ( read original story …)
Beijing CDC suggests 7-day self-observation at home for people after concentrated quarantine
Customs officers lead inbound passengers to enter terminal building of the Capital International Airport in Beijing, capital of China, March 18, 2020. (Xinhua/Chen Zhonghao) BEIJING, April 18 (Xinhua) … ( read original story …)
Trump says US investigating whether coronavirus spread after China lab mishap but cites no evidence
Trump said U.S. officials are investigating whether the coronavirus began spreading after an accident at a Chinese lab. He did not offer evidence. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus turns China into a 2020 election issue as Trump and Biden clash
Both candidates are scrambling as voters look to hold China accountable for allegedly concealing information about and failing to contain the virus. ( read original story …)
Gordon Chang: China and WHO acted maliciously, tried to deceive the world
China and the World Health Organization’s (WHO) attempts to knowingly deceive the world on the threat of coronavirus were malicious and will see swift retribution, Foreign Affairs journalist Gordon … ( read original story …)
Russia And China ‘Hijack’ Your Internet Traffic: Here’s What You Do
The internet traffic to and from your device is at risk from a Russian or Chinese state-backed hijack. Here’s how to check your ISP security. ( read original story …)
India toughens rules on investments from neighbours, seen aimed at China
India has stepped up scrutiny of investments from companies based in neighbouring countries, in what is widely seen as a move to stave off takeovers by Chinese firms during the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original…
High school seniors in China reveal signs of COVID recovery
Teenagers Lily Chen and Steven Song are among the rare few to have experienced the global COVID-19 pandemic from virus hot zones on two continents. ( read original story …)
Here’s what life after shelter-in-place may look like in the US based on what’s happening in China and South Korea
Following two months of draconian social distancing measures due to coronavirus, citizens in China are able go out to the mall and to get a haircut. In Wuhan, considered to be the epicenter of the…
Unease at the border: Russia and China seek to downplay Covid-19 outbreak in Suifenhe
Handling of Chinese nationals trying to flee Russia has created strains between allies as they boast of new ‘strategic partnership … ( read original story …)