The city of Beijing plans to ease quarantine rules for some domestic travellers from low-risk areas in China as soon as Thursday, according to two sources familiar with the situation, as the Chinese … ( read…
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Australia defends plan to investigate China over Covid-19 outbreak as row deepens
Prime minister Scott Morrison says impacts of virus are ‘extraordinary’ as Chinese media warns relationship could be damaged ‘beyond repair’ … ( read original story …)
China to convene Congress, showing confidence in virus fight
China has decided to hold the annual meeting of its ceremonial parliament late next month after postponing it for weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak. The … ( read original story …)
The Latest: China reports increase of imported virus cases
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 …)
Coronavirus live news: Brazil deaths exceed known China toll as US infections pass 1 million
Russia extends non-working period; Germans urged to stay home; streamed films to be eligible for Oscars. Follow the latest updates … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases vs 6 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 22 new coronavirus cases for April 28, up from 6 reported a day earlier, putting its total number of COVID-19 infections to date at 82,858. ( read original story …)
China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation
Beijing has adopted a “no-holds barred” diplomatic push to quash criticism of its handling of the outbreak and to fend off efforts, including by President Trump, to hold it financially accountable. ( read original story…
Coronavirus live updates: China reports 22 new cases; Mexico infections surge by 1,223
China reported 22 new cases as of April 28, according to its National Health Commission, bringing the country’s total to 82,858 cases. Mexico reported an increase of 1,223 new cas … ( read original story…
Trump Says China Could Have Stopped Coronavirus, Beijing Decries Shifting of Blame
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that China could have stopped the coronavirus before it swept the globe and that his administration was conducting “serious investigations” into what … ( read original story …)
With Kim Jong Un Mysteriously Gone, China Is Likely to Make a Power Move
There are many ways Beijing could use the mystery surrounding Kim Jong Un’s disappearance to its advantage. None of them are good for the … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus Diplomacy: How China’s Red Cross Serves the Communist Party
The Red Cross in China seems like any other humanitarian group. But there is one crucial difference: it is funded and directed by the Chinese Communist Party. ( read original story …)
Starbucks Sees Covid-19 Trimming Up to 25% of China 2020 Sales
Starbucks Corp. has opened almost all its locations in China, but still sees the lingering impact of the coronavirus pandemic trimming same-store sales there by 15% to 25% this fiscal year. The shares … (…
China Does Not Really Appear To Be Exploiting the COVID-19 Pandemic
Alex Ward writes that after unleashing the coronavirus on an unsuspecting world, China is now taking advantage of the chaos it has caused: How China is ruthlessly exploiting the coronavirus pandemic … ( read original…