After extended tensions between the U.S. and China, President Trump on Thursday renewed threats to slap new tariffs on Chinese goods as retaliation for China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story …)
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Considering China’s actions over COVID-19 is for later, UK minister says
Considering China’s actions regarding the novel coronavirus crisis is something that the United Kingdom will look at later but the focus right now is dealing with the immediate impact of the outbreak, … ( read…
Beijing’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomats snarl at the West
In China’s vastly popular Wolf Warrior film blockbusters, a muscle-bound special forces commando vanquishes “bad guys” in the form of American mercenaries across Africa and Asia.The mix of jingoism … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China reports no new deaths for fifth straight day
China on Saturday reported no new coronavirus deaths for the fifth day in a row as the global death toll reached over 239,000. ( read original story …)
China’s Hubei province, where virus was first detected, eases lockdown
Vivi Wu China’s central province of Hubei, where the coronavirus was first detected, lowered its emergency response level on Saturday in the latest relaxation of lockdowns. ( read original story …)
What Happens Next with the U.S.-China Rivalry
The same morning, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a statement saying that while it “concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the Covid-19 virus was not manmade or … ( read…
More people hit China roads in first major holiday since coronavirus easing
China’s most populous cities saw a spike in outbound travellers, tourists and day-trippers on May 1, first day of a long holiday weekend, led by Wuhan, epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic that first … (…
US to push new tariffs against China
However, President Trump is contemplating new tariffs on China, alleging that it could have done more at the onset of the novel-coronavirus pandemic. During the COVID-19 quarantine, with most industry … ( read original story…
‘Once Upon a Virus’: China mocks U.S. coronavirus response in Lego-like animation
China has published a short animation titled “Once Upon a Virus” mocking the U.S. response to the new coronavirus using Lego-like figures to represent the two countries. ( read original story …)
China condemns US tweet on Taiwan exclusion from UN
China has condemned a US tweet backing Taiwan’s push for participation at the United Nations as the global body works with its 193 member states to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Beijing’s diplomati … ( read…
China’s Bitcoin-like cryptocurrency enters race days after Facebook’s Libra fails to fly
China’s central bank has started testing its official Bitcoin-like digital currency DCEP, and the bank is now planning to roll out the virtual money payment system soon. ( read original story …)
Divorcing China: The West’s Return To Ideology And Its Impact On Global Business
Privacy, freedom of expression and transparency are reshaping the global trade landscape into distinct ideological blocks that will dictate corporate behavior—as well as accelerate the West’s … ( read original story …)
US tweets support for Taiwan, sparking opposition from China
The United States tweeted its support for Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations Friday, provoking a sharp response from China expressing “strong indignation and firm opposition.” The tweet from … ( read original story …)
