Tensions are expected to rise in Hong Kong as pro-democracy protesters attempt to return to the streets after a lengthy lull amid the coronavirus pandemic, which authorities have used to push hard … ( read…
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Equality key to rescuing U.S.-China business ties: U.S. business lobby
Recent strains in the relationship between the United States and China make it especially important to establish a policy of ‘competitive neutrality’ the American Chamber of Commerce in China said on … ( read original…
Top European Union Diplomat Denies Bowing to China Pressure
The European Union’s top diplomat is refuting allegations that pressure from Beijing caused his agency to water down a report on Chinese links to fake news about the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus originated in China but was ‘not manmade or genetically modified’ -U.S. spy agency
U.S. spy agencies believe the COVID-19 virus originated in China but was not manmade or genetically modified, the agency that oversees U.S. intelligence operations said on Thursday. “The Intelligence … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus Politics: Trump Says China Using Pandemic To Damage His Reelection Chances
The president this week floated the idea of suing China for damages caused by the spread of the disease that has killed more than 61,000 Americans so far. ( read original story …)
China wasn’t wild about Mike Pompeo before the virus. It’s really gunning for him now.
Beijing has unleashed a wave of vitriol against Pompeo over unsupported claims that the virus could have leaked from a Wuhan lab. ( read original story …)
Trolls are spreading conspiracy theories that a U.S. Army reservist is “COVID-19 patient zero.” China is amplifying that disinformation.
A U.S. Army reservist and her husband are unable to escape a mob of trolls after Chinese diplomats and state media share false conspiracies about COVID-19. ( read original story …)
U.S. Intelligence Agencies: Coronavirus Not Manmade, Still Studying China Lab Theory
This comes as the Trump administration has recently sharpened their stance on China being responsible for the outbreak … ( read original story …)
‘They owe trillions’ – Steve Bannon says China must be held accountable for coronavirus spread
Former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon on Thursday sharply criticized China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak, suggesting the country should be held financially responsible for the … ( read original story …)
As U.S. Moves to Strengthen Global Supply Chains, Questions Remain About Trade Relations With China
At a previous White House press briefing, Trump had threatened retaliation if the export ban remained in place. Although the U.S. has received a significant amount of health care equipment from China … ( read…
China says it ‘expelled’ U.S. Navy vessel from South China Sea
“The provocative actions of the United States seriously violated relevant international law norms,” a spokesman for China’s military said. ( read original story …)
China Launches Property Investment Trusts to Spur Virus-Hit Economy
REITs in the real estate sector. Under the new initiative, China will see its first publicly-sold REITs, which are investment vehicles backed by income-producing properties and trade-like stocks. ( read original story …)
Bannon: China must be held accountable for coronavirus spread
Pandemic” and former White House chief strategist, joins “Squawk Box” to discuss what he thinks China’s role was in spreading coronavirus globally. ( read original story …)
