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China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO, documents and recordings reveal
Throughout January, the WHO publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus. In fact, Chinese officials sat on releasing the genetic map of the deadly virus for over ……
China gutted Hong Kong’s autonomy. Trump’s reaction failed on every count.
CHINA’S GUTTING of Hong Kong’s autonomy demanded a strong response from the United States, one that imposed tangible consequences while avoiding inflammatory rhetoric or linkage to unrelated issues. ( read original story …)
How China blocked WHO and Chinese scientists early in coronavirus outbreak
Despite publicly lauding China, WHO officials complained privately that the country wasn’t sharing vital information. ( read original story …)
Head of U.S. Senate finance panel sees China keeping trade deal commitments
The chairman of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee said on Tuesday he is not worried that China will fail to keep its commitments under the Phase 1 U.S.-China trade deal in the long term, despite…
IPO Update: Dada Nexus Drives To $264 Million U.S. IPO
Dada Nexus has filed proposed terms for its U.S. IPO. The firm provides inter- and intra-city food and grocery delivery services in China. DADA has grown sharpl … ( read original story …)
China stalled reporting genetic information about COVID-19, angering WHO: Report
World Health Organization (WHO) officials reportedly expressed concern about their access to information from Chinese officials about the spread of the coronavirus even while publicly praising China’s … ( read original story …)
U.S. lawmakers say Uighur bill supports China’s Muslims
U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday said legislation targeting Chinese officials over treatment of the country’s Uighur Muslim minority sent a “clear message” of support from Washington, seeking to prod the … ( read original story …)
Bipartisan U.S. blame directed at Beijing over China-India border dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a senior Democratic congressional leader have reprimanded China for bullying behaviour toward India during a military standoff on their disputed border. ( read original story …)
Marine 3-Star Hits Back at Claims that Corps’ Future Design Is Too China-Focused
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith is involved in war games shaping a decade-long plan to reorganize the Marine Corps for future fights. ( read original story …)
China Market Update: US-Listed Chinese Companies Say “Bye Bye” To US Exchanges As Hong Kong Relisting Accelerates
Hong Kong real estate names had a strong day as Hong Kong’s special trading status has yet to be revoked. Mainland China posted modest gains as the lingering overhang of US-China political rhetoric … (…
Senate Finance examines overseas drug manufacturing today
USTR extends fifth batch of China tariff exclusions for only six months — China reportedly orders halt of some U.S. agricultural purchases … ( read original story …)
UPDATE 1-China c.bank vice governor says more policy support needed amid pandemic
China’s central bank vice governor said on Tuesday the economic hit from the coronavirus pandemic was bigger than first expected and that more monetary and credit policy support was needed. China … ( read original…
