China has accused Australia of parroting the United States in its call for an inquiry independent of the WHO to determine the origins of COVID-19. ( read original story …)
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Beijing’s Forbidden City and parks reopen to public
Associated Press and Leou Chen Beijing’s parks and museums, including the ancient Forbidden City, reopened to the public Friday after being closed for months during the pandemic. The Forbidden City — … ( read original…
EU Chief Wants China to Join Investigation Into Coronavirus Origins, Says Probe Is Important ‘For the Whole World’
EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that full transparency and international cooperation are needed to prevent a repeat of the pandemic. ( read original story …)
Dow Futures Tumble As Trump Threatens China Coronavirus Tariffs; Apple And Amazon Slide After Earnings
Fresh off its best month in three decades, Wall Street futures are set for a weaker open as President Trump steps-up his recent attacks on China’s handling of the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story…
China-Australia rift deepens over calls for virus inquiry
China’s warning of trade repercussions from Australia’s campaign for an independent inquiry into the coronavirus has rattled Australian business leaders as … ( read original story …)
China sends survey team to Everest after season canceled
China sent scientists to climb Mount Everest while the world’s highest peak is empty of commercial climbers because of the coronavirus pandemic … ( read original story …)
Asia Today: Japan slowdown not enough, Beijing parks reopen
BANGKOK (AP) — Japan’s social-distancing efforts are slowing infections but not enough to stave off further spread of the coronavirus, a government minister said Friday, adding that experts … ( read original story …)
Australian PM says relationship with China ‘mutually beneficial’
Australia’s Prime Minister Scott Morrison called the country’s relationship with China “mutually beneficial” on Friday, amid an intensifying row with Beijing over a proposed international inquiry into … ( read original story …)
EU chief backs investigation into coronavirus origin and says China should be involved
The president of the European Commission backed calls for an investigation into the origin of the new coronavirus and said China should be involved in the process. ( read original story …)
The Latest: Beijing parks and museums reopened to public
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it … ( read original story …)
Asia Today: Naruhito Performs Ritual, Beijing Reopens Parks
Japan’s Emperor Naruhito marked his first anniversary of his enthronement with a prayer at palace shrines for the people’s peace and happiness amid the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
Three-fifths of new coronavirus cases in China show no symptoms
Three-fifths of new coronavirus cases in China showed no symptoms of the illness when they were diagnosed, according to data that are likely to complicate moves by governments around the world to lift … (…
Coronavirus Live Updates: In China, Loosened Restrictions Lead to Travel Rush
After months of lockdowns and quarantine, people in China are scrambling to take advantage of newly relaxed rules. And around the world, some airlines say they will begin requiring passengers to wear … ( read…