Many theories and studies describing the origin of the COVID-19 pandemic link it to laboratory experiments and natural human contact with animals.
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Trump tariffs jolt Apple’s supply chain in China, as shares of Goertek and Luxshare plunge
An extensive supply chain in China that supports US consumer electronics giant Apple is facing significant disruptions from new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, as share prices of major …
US-China tariffs clash: Beijing demands retraction, warns of retaliation
China firmly opposes the additional 34% tariffs imposed by the US on imports from the PRC. Beijing is calling on Americans to immediately retract them, threatening retaliation. What do you need to …
US Bans Sex Between Personnel and Chinese Citizens in China: Report
The policy applies to all U.S. diplomatic missions in mainland China—including Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenyang, and Wuhan—as well as the consulate in Hong Kong. It does not cover personnel …
Analysis-Trump’s global tariffs hurt China with ‘all-round blockade’
Chinese outdoor furniture maker Jin Chaofeng set up a factory in Vietnam last July to escape higher U.S. tariffs. Now he is looking to close it, as Washington imposes steep levies on Hanoi and the…
How America could end up making China great again
China has come out badly from Mr Trump’s Rose Garden rant. Counting the new levy of 34%, plus existing duties, the total rises to 65%—and slightly higher if you include the disruptive removal of a…
China stocks, yuan tumble after bigger-than-expected Trump tariffs
China’s yuan dropped to its lowest level in seven weeks and stock markets slumped on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping set of reciprocal tariffs that were particularly heavy on China and…
Members of France’s Academy of Medicine Conclude With Near Unanimity That Covid-19 Emerged After a ‘Laboratory Error’
Although the academy does not offer a definitive explanation for the origin of Covid-19, its report adds to the mounting evidence that the …
Chinese Shares Fall After U.S. Levies. Eyes on Beijing’s Response.
Chinese shares ended lower, weighed by home appliances, consumer products and hardware stocks. Investors are digesting the impact of Trump’s so-called reciprocal tariffs, with China facing total duties of 54%.
3 Filipinos nabbed for suspected espionage in Beijing —Chinese state media
Chinese state media Global Times on Thursday reported that three Filipinos were allegedly arrested in Beijing for suspected espionage. “China’s state security authorities have uncovered a case of Filipino espionage and apprehended three Filipino nationals…
Trump tariffs a ‘major blow to world economy’ says EU, as China vows retaliation
The US president announces a 10% tariff on all imports, with further measures targeting countries the White House call the “worst offenders”.
Trump’s tariffs on China, EU and more, at a glance
In a background call before Trump’s speech, a senior White House official told reporters that the president would impose a “baseline” tariff on all imports to the US. That rate is set at 10% and…
China, EU prepare ‘countermeasures’ as Trump tariffs unite friends and foes
Allies and adversaries alike were reeling from Trump’s tariff blitz, with some signaling they were ready to retaliate while others were still hoping for talks.
