Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as tensions simmer across the US and Hong Kong ... ( read original story ...)
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 ... ( read original story ...)
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 ...)
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 ...)
Gold firms on economic woes, strained US-China ties
Gold firmed on Tuesday as investors sought a hedge against the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and uncertainties stemming from tensions between Washington and Beijing and protests ... ( read original story ...)
China’s slow reporting of coronavirus data vexed WHO
Controls on information and competition policies within China’s public health system were to blame, documents show. ( read original story ...)