The city of Wuhan, the original epicentre of China’s coronavirus outbreak, conducted 856,128 tests for the disease on Tuesday, the local health authority said on Wednesday, compared with 467,847 a day … ( read original…
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China says Pompeo’s congratulations to Taiwan president has seriously damaged relations
China’s foreign ministry Wednesday said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has done serious damage to U.S.-Chinese relations a day after he congratulated the Taiwanese president on her re-election. ( read original story …)
At start of new term, Taiwan’s president calls for stability in China relations
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen calls for stability in relations with China but says she will not accept any terms that would “downgrade Taiwan.” … ( read original story …)
China launches new Twitter accounts, 90,000 tweets in COVID-19 info war
China has pushed out 90,000 tweets since the start of April from 200 diplomatic and state media accounts in a COVID-19 information war offensive. ( read original story …)
With political theater, China’s leaders try to show the country is back to normal
The National People’s Congress is always an important piece of political pageantry for China’s ruling Communist Party, a chance for the leaders to tout their successes of the past year and set goals … (…
Taiwan president says Beijing and Taipei need to find ‘a way to coexist’
Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday that China and Taiwan need to find “a way to coexist” and that she is willing to engage in dialogue with Beijing. ( read original story …)
China’s post-pandemic economic stimulus puts 2020 climate pledges at risk
China may struggle to meet its climate pledges this year as it turns to heavy industry and carbon-intensive projects to shore up its coronavirus-stricken economy, government researchers and analysts … ( read original story …)
Asia Virus Latest: S. Koreans Back To School; China Trade Warning
Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the coronavirus pandemic: Hundreds of thousands of South Korean students returned to school as educational establishments started reopening after a … ( read original story …)
China’s Didi will begin using AI to run virus monitoring in Latin America
China ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing said on Wednesday that it will start using artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to verify if drivers in its Latin American markets wear masks and disinfect … ( read original story…
‘Unreasonable’ to Say China Is Vying for Global Leadership Through Virus Aid: CPPCC
Guo Weimin, spokesman for the high-profile but largely ceremonial CPPCC advisory body, made the comments at a press conference ahead of the country’s annual meeting of its legislature. ( read original story …)
Missouri GOP Senator Who Wants Americans to Sue China Says Sanction Won’t Stop Him
The lawmaker also told Fox News that it was “now or never” for the U.S. to change its relationship with China. ( read original story …)
Shenzhen Youibot Robotics Technology Co., Ltd.: A Magic Chinese Robot Helps Us Back to Work
SHENZHEN, CHINA / ACCESSWIRE / May 20, 2020 / Among the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic across the world, over 430,000 people have been infected and nearly 300,000 have lost their lives as of May 12, ……
Taiwan president rejects Beijing rule; China says reunification inevitabile
Taiwan cannot accept becoming part of China under its “one country, two systems” offer of autonomy, President Tsai Ing-wen said on Wednesday, in a strong rejection of China’s sovereignty claim, but … ( read original…
