Low temperatures favourable to viral survival as well as high humidity might be possible explanations for why seafood markets could be a source of outbreaks. ( read original story …)
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China Slams Trump Over Uighur Law Amid Bolton Accusations
A new law aimed at punishing Chinese officials involved in mass internments of Uighurs and other minorities in Xinjiang came as John Bolton accused President Trump of supporting Beijing’s crackdown. ( read original story …)
A Chilly Summit in Hawaii Spotlights Escalating U.S.-China Tensions
Relations between China and the U.S. are in a tailspin, one that experts say will accelerate over the coming months. ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 32 new coronavirus cases, 25 of them in Beijing
Mainland China reported 32 new coronavirus cases as of the end of June 18, 25 of which were reported in the capital city Beijing, China’s National Health Commission said on Friday. ( read original story…
India and China talk de-escalation after deadly clashes at Himalayan border
India and China are having peace talks days after deadly clashes between their forces at the Himalayan border. At least 20 Indian troops were killed, and both sides blame each other for instigating … (…
Trump renews threat to cut ties with Beijing, a day after high-level U.S.-China talks
President Donald Trump on Thursday renewed his threat to cut ties with China, a day after his top diplomats held talks with Beijing and his trade representative said he did not consider decoupling the ……
Coronavirus live news: US questions Beijing cluster figures as WHO eyes 2bn Covid-19 vaccine doses by end of 2021
Researchers working on more than 200 vaccines, says WHO; global deaths pass 450,000; Brazil nears 1m cases. Follow the latest updates … ( read original story …)
China not forthcoming in Hawaii talks, but made commitment on trade: U.S. diplomat
China’s attitude in talks with the United States this week in Hawaii cannot be described as forthcoming, although it did commit to following through on Phase One of the U.S.-China trade deal, the … (…
Beijing says coronavirus outbreak under control; Sweden’s virus strategy shifts
The coronavirus has infected more than 8.34 million people around the world as of Thursday, killing at least 448,959 people. ( read original story …)
Asymptomatic COVID-19 patients have weaker immune response, China study finds
Asymptomatic coronavirus patients have a weaker immune response to the virus and shed the disease for up to five days longer than symptomatic cases, according to a China study. ( read original story …)
As Beijing tightens its grip, Hong Kongers seek refuge in Taiwan
Hong Kongers have resettled in Taiwan since early 2019, seeking shelter from political turmoil as China cracks down on their home city. ( read original story …)
After ‘go corona go’, Athawale wants restaurants, hotels selling Chinese food to go
Union minister Ramdas Athawale on Thursday joined the chorus to boycott Chinese products in India. In the zeal to give a boycott call against Chinese products, he called for shutting down of … ( read…
Trump Suggests China May Have Intentionally Allowed Coronavirus To Spread
The president said he believed that China may have been deliberately trying to cause damage to other global economies. ( read original story …)
