President Donald Trump’s “ban” on travel from China is his go-to point when defending his response to the coronavirus pandemic. The problem with his core argument starts with … ( read original story …)
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Floods kill 14 in China as water peaks at Three Gorges Dam
BEIJING — At least 14 people have died in the latest round of seasonal rains and flooding in southern China, as soldiers and workers built makeshift barriers with sandbags and rocks Saturday to … (…
Indonesia overtakes China with highest coronavirus cases in East Asia
JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia overtook China on Saturday as the country with the most confirmed coronavirus cases in East Asia with 84,882 infections, and authorities said the actual infection rate … ( read original story…
Covid Gives China’s Beauty Brands Enhanced Allure
The country’s cosmetic makers are challenging foreign rivals, helped by patriotic buying and a shift to online commerce. ( read original story …)
William Barr cites Disney, Apple in speech accusing U.S. companies of ‘kowtowing’ to China
In a speech in Michigan, the attorney general fired another broadside in the Trump administration’s campaign against China. ( read original story …)
US tech and film ‘collaborating’ with China – Barr
His intervention is the latest criticism of China by White House and other US officials. Tensions between the US and China have been rising over a host of issues. The US this week removed Hong…
UPDATE 1-Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases, including 16 in Xinjiang
Urumqi, the capital of China’s far western region of Xinjiang, said it has launched emergency response plan after the city reported 16 new coronavirus cases on Friday. The regional government said all … ( read…
Shenzhen airport resumes international passenger flights amid enhanced anti-virus measures
SHENZHEN, July 18 (Xinhua) — Shenzhen Bao’an International Airport resumed its regular international passenger flights on Friday after an over three-month suspension of its international flights due … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases, including 16 in Xinjiang
SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China reported 22 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 17, up from 10 cases a day earlier, the health authority said on Saturday. Of the new infections, 16 were in…
China and India Locked in High-Altitude Arms Race Along Disputed Frontier
Battle lines are hardening along the remote Himalayan frontier that separates China and India, where the two Asian giants have been engaged in a competitive military construction spree, expanding … ( read original story …)
The Sun’s Corona Crew helps readers claim £72,000 in refunds for holidays lost due to Covid-19 pandemic
THIS week The Sun’s Corona Crew has helped readers claim £72,000 in refunds … Rachel and Nick Falla booked a £15,000 China cruise to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. Despite the country being … (…
Olympic leader tries to head off boycott of 2022 Beijing Games
While the Olympic spotlight has remained focused on the postponed Tokyo Games — and their chances of taking place next summer amid the COVID-19 pandemic — there might be additional trouble brewing … ( read…
U.S. weighs ban on TikTok as friction with China rises
The White House is considering putting TikTok on a blacklist that would effectively prevent Americans from using the popular video app, as one option to prevent China from obtaining personal data via … ( read…
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