Beijing authorities imposed more restrictions to stop the spread of a fresh outbreak of coronavirus in the Chinese capital to other provinces, banning outbound travel of high-risk people and … ( read original story …)
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Coronavirus live news: Beijing says outbreak ‘extremely severe’ as dozens more cases emerge
China reimposes partial lockdown in capital to tackle new cluster; US authorities revoke emergency use of hydroxychloroquine; two imported cases in NZ. Follow the latest updates … ( read original story …)
Resetting the Russia relationship: A China play, too?
President Trump is seeking a better relationship with Russia that could help him counter China’s growing global influence. ( read original story …)
At least 12 Indian soldiers killed in border clashes with China
At least 12 Indian soldiers were killed in clashes with Chinese troops at a disputed border site between the two countries on Monday, three Indian government sources said on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
Harvard professor pleads not guilty in U.S. to lying about China ties
A Harvard University professor pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to charges that he lied to U.S. authorities about his ties to a China-run recruitment program and funding he received from the Chinese … ( read…
Beijing city raises COVID-19 emergency response level to II from III
Beijing’s city government on Tuesday raised its COVID-19 emergency response level to II from III, according to state media. ( read original story …)
India, China troops clash at Himalayan border with ‘casualties on both sides’
Indian and Chinese troops clashed with iron rods and stones at their disputed border, resulting in casualties on both sides including the death of three Indian soldiers, Indian officials said on … ( read original…
Beijing COVID-19 outbreak could have begun in May, expert says
The latest outbreak of the coronavirus in Beijing may have begun as early as late May, a leading expert says, as city authorities declare “wartime emergency mode” in specified districts. ( read original story …)
China Tightens New Restrictions as Beijing Coronavirus Cluster Grows
Following a new outbreak, Beijing imposed a partial lockdown in its vicinity and ramped up mass testing and screening. ( read original story …)
Beijing coronavirus outbreak: travel restricted to tackle ‘extremely severe’ situation
Restrictions on travel to and from China capital brought in as neighbourhoods sealed off and venues close … ( read original story …)
India says three soldiers killed in ‘violent faceoff’ on border with China
Three Indian soldiers were killed in a “violent faceoff” with Chinese troops on the disputed border, the Indian Army said on Tuesday, reporting the first casualties in 53 years to result from a clash ……
India-China border standoff turns deadly for 1st time in decades
The two nuclear-armed Asian powers blame each other for causing a flare-up in their long-running standoff over a disputed Himalayan border. ( read original story …)
China races to contain a second wave of coronavirus cases in Beijing
As hundreds of thousands go back under complete lockdowns in China’s capital, Tokyo is also grappling with a new surge in COVID-19 infections. ( read original story …)
