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U.S.-China Feud Over Coronavirus Erupts at World Health Assembly
China Pledges $2 Billion to Fight Coronavirus as Donald Trump Threatens to Cut WHO Funding Permanently
The United States and China have feuded over the World Health Organization’s role in battling the novel coronavirus, with President Donald Trump criticizing the WHO and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping … ( read original story…
Australia coronavirus live: NSW students to return full time next week as Australia condemns China barley tariff– latest updates
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian expected to confirm the return date of full time schooling from 25 May. Follow all the latest news, live … ( read original story …)
Taking Stock of China’s Property Market
Phillip Zhong, Asia senior equity analyst at Morningstar Investment Management, discusses China’s property market and when he thinks it will recover from the coronavirus pandemic. He speaks on “: … ( read original story …)
Trump rejected an invitation to address WHO while China’s Xi accepted, in another example of the US retreating from global leadership
Trump has been widely accused of removing US leadership from the world stage as president, particularly during the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong lawmakers clash again as pro-Beijing lawmaker elected key committee chair
Clashes broke out in Hong Kong’s legislature Monday for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills, ending a prolonged struggle … (…
Australia ‘deeply disappointed’ after China imposes 80% tariff on barley imports
Trade minister indicates Australia may appeal new tax, which comes after a push for a coronavirus inquiry … ( read original story …)
Health secretary Alex Azar slams WHO as China backs coronavirus investigation
Health secretary Alex Azar blasted the World Health Organization as China’s Xi Jinping signaled a willingness to participate in a coronavirus probe. ( read original story …)
Poor Countries Borrowed Billions from China. They Can’t Pay It Back.
Nations want Beijing to forgive or renegotiate loans as their economies suffer. Doing so would be costly. Saying no could hurt China’s global image. ( read original story …)
Pompeo Blasts WHO And China For Excluding Taiwan From This Week’s Health Assembly
By not inviting Taiwan to its health assembly, the World Health Organization kept out “scientific expertise on pandemic disease” and “damaged the WHO’s credibility,” the secretary of state said. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus News: China Pledges $2 Billion In WHO Funding To Help Developing Countries
China’s Xi Jinping announced that his country would be pledging $2 billion in funding for the World Health Organization to help respond to COVID-19 in developing nations. ( read original story …)
Semi Equipment Vendors In Crosshairs of U.S.-China Trade War
KLA Corporation (KLAC) and Lam Research (LRCX) are likely to remain under pressure as tensions between the U.S. and China escalate. ( read original story …)
The Coronavirus Threatens China’s Belt and Road Loans
Nations want Beijing to forgive or renegotiate loans as their economies suffer. Doing so would be costly. Saying no could hurt China’s global image. ( read original story …)
