Several pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong were dragged out of a legislative council session on Monday in a melee that broke out over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of the Chinese national … (…
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Pro-Beijing Lawmakers Regain Upper Hand in Hong Kong Legislature
Beijing lawmakers on Monday regained control of a committee crucial to passing a proposed law that would criminalize disrespect of China’s national anthem. ( read original story …)
WHO vows to review COVID-19 response; China pledges $2B in aid
The leader of the World Health Organization on Monday promised an independent investigation into its response to the coronavirus pandemic so that mistakes made during the health crisis are never … ( read original story…
Fang Fang: The Wuhan writer who angered China
The 65-year-old’s diary entries were widely read, providing millions in China with a rare glimpse into the city where the virus first emerged. Earlier this year, Wuhan became the first place in the … (…
Xi Jinping Pledges to Support Virus Investigation as China Casts Doubt on its Origin
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday told the World Health Organization he supports an international investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, even as China’s state media advanced a … ( read original story …)
Taiwan Backs ‘Legitimate Demand’ for Coronavirus Probe After China Blocks Country From World Health Assembly
Ambassador Lily Hsu told Newsweek that China does not want to work with the world to establish how the COVID-19 coronavirus spread worldwide. ( read original story …)
Xi Pledges to Support Virus Investigation as China Casts Doubt on its Origin
Speaking to a virtual gathering Monday morning of the World Health Assembly, WHO’s decision-making body, Xi also pledged to make a vaccine a global public good once one is developed. He said his … (…
WHO leader vows to review COVID-19 response; China pledges $2B in aid
The leader of the World Health Organization on Monday promised an independent investigation into its response to the coronavirus pandemic so that the mistakes of this health crisis are never repeated. ( read original story…
China Announces $2 Billion to WHO to Fight Cononavirus Amid Calls for Inquiry Into Virus Response
China to $2 billion to fight the coronavirus pandemic as the E.U. calls for independent evaluation of the WHO’s response to the pandemic … ( read original story …)
As calls mount, China says it will back probe into coronavirus origin, but not yet
Beijing says it “took an active part” in drafting a formal call at the World Health Organization for a global investigation into the source of the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
China reports seven new coronavirus infections
China reported seven new confirmed coronavirus cases for May 17, up from five a day earlier, the country’s health authority said on Monday. ( read original story …)
China’s Xi Says Pandemic Probe Should Only Happen Once Virus is ‘Under Control,’ But WHO Says That Could Be 5 Years Away
The president told the World Health Assembly that China has “acted with openness, transparency and responsibility” during the pandemic. ( read original story …)
First Thing: China is under the spotlight at the World Health Assembly
Beijing faces pressure over Taiwan’s status and an investigation into the origins of Covid-19. Plus, how the lockdown could leave us with cleaner, greener cities … ( read original story …)
