The president has repeatedly attacked Chinese officials during the coronavirus pandemic, placing the blame for the crisis squarely at Beijing’s door. ( read original story …)
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China Blew a Chance at Global Leadership Responding to Covid-19
China engaged in what appeared to be a particularly pointless fight. With France’s death toll spiking from the novel coronavirus and its economy shuttered, China could well have offered commiserations … ( read original story…
In China-U.S. showdown, Beijing’s steely propagandist sharpens her attack
The Chinese government’s first female diplomatic propaganda chief since the Mao era typifies the Communist Party’s new school of “wolf warrior” hawks. ( read original story …)
Unveiling post-COVID China’s future at the biggest show in Beijing
The shadow of the coronavirus pandemic hangs over the launch of the National People’s Congress – a showcase for President Xi Jinping’s plans for prosperity. ( read original story …)
Two Sessions 2020: How far will Beijing go to push Article 23 national security legislation on the Hong Kong agenda?
As Hong Kong delegates to the country’s legislature gather in Beijing for the nation’s biggest political event of the year, momentum is building behind a push for national security legislation which … ( read original…
China complains to U.S. about planned Taiwan arms sale
China’s Foreign Ministry said on Thursday it had lodged “solemn representations” with the United States to complain about a planned U.S. sale of advanced torpedoes to Chinese-claimed Taiwan. ( read original story …)
US backs India over border tension with China, accuses Beijing of ‘provocative and disturbing behaviour’
The sources said the Chinese troops significantly increased their presence in areas around Pangong Tso and even brought in additional boats to the lake. ( read original story …)
China lawmakers gather as doubts swirl over pandemic safety
China is convening its biggest political gathering of the year and President Donald Trump has said he is considering meeting with world leaders in June as doubts simmer over … ( read original story …)
After New Coronavirus Outbreaks, China Imposes Wuhan-Style Lockdown
Infections in the northeast have led officials to sequester hundreds of thousands at home. “China doesn’t want to take any chances,” one expert said. ( read original story …)
Australia’s iron ore exports hit by rule change as China escalates war of words
Trade dispute takes a new turn amid worsening tensions after call for coronavirus inquiry … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus Update: Trump Blames ‘Incompetence Of China’ For ‘Mass Worldwide Killing’
The United Nations has voted for an independent investigation into the origin and international health response to the COVID-19 pandemic. ( read original story …)
China-backed AIIB approves $250 million loan for Bangladesh’s COVID-19 response
BEIJING (Reuters) – Beijing-backed Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) said on Thursday it had approved a $250 million loan to Bangladesh to help the country cope with the coronavirus pandemic … ( read original story…
What Xi knew: pressure builds on China’s leader | Free to read
President faces scrutiny over early management of the pandemic as Beijing contemplates resetting economic targets … ( read original story …)
