China remains “very, very committed” to meeting its commitments under a Phase 1 trade deal with the United States, despite the unprecedented economic and health impacts of the new coronavirus pandemic … ( read original…
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Top US companies say sales are improving in China
Investors are watching China closely for clues about when a recovery from the coronavirus-induced economic slump may begin in the United States. ( read original story …)
Can the U.S. sue China for covid-19 damages? Not really.
At Monday’s White House briefing, Trump said that the United States might seek damages from China, stating that “There are a lot of ways you can hold them accountable.” Trump’s remarks build on recent ……
Top Chinese Official Says U.S. Is Using Coronavirus to ‘Stigmatize’ China
A top Chinese government official criticized President Donald Trump and the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying that American criticism of China over the outbreak is intended to … ( read original story …)
China trial shows Gilead’s drug does not show benefits in COVID-19 patients: Lancet
Gilead Sciences Inc’s experimental drug remdesivir does not speed up recovery from COVID-19 compared with placebo in critically-ill, hospitalised patients, according to data from a trial in China … ( read original story …)
China to convene congress, confident it has conquered the coronavirus
China is taking another step toward returning to business as normal by scheduling its most important political meeting of the year for late May. ( read original story …)
Trump on Politico’s botched Bank of China report: ‘At least they admit it’
President Trump credited Politico Wednesday for admitting it botched a story that inaccurately claimed he owed millions to the Bank of China, saying other publications “never correct” erroneous … ( read original story …)
U.S.-China blame game over COVID-19 heats up
The Trump administration has asked intelligence agencies to find out whether China, WHO hid info on coronavirus. ( read original story …)
China Unveils New Date for Legislative Meetings Delayed by Coronavirus
China announced a new date for its annual legislative conclave, now set for late May after a 2½-month delay, signaling confidence that the country’s coronavirus contagion has been sufficiently … ( read original story …)
Northern Chinese Region Including Beijing to Ease COVID-19 Curbs
The municipalities of Beijing and Tianjin, as well as neighbouring Hebei province, will lower their COVID-19 emergency response level to level II from level I starting at midnight on Thursday, their … ( read original…
Musk Slams U.S. Lockdown; Beijing Loosens Curbs: Virus Update
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered meat-processing plants to stay open to stave off shortages and said confirmed cases had topped one million in the country because of “better” testing. Elon Musk hit … ( read…
China Sets Date for Congress, Signaling Coronavirus Is Under Control
The Communist Party is eager to use its most important political spectacle to project confidence in the face of economic challenges and foreign criticism. ( read original story …)
U.S.-China blame game over COVID-19 heats up and Congress looks into antibody testing
The Trump administration has asked intelligence agencies to find out whether China, WHO hid info on coronavirus. ( read original story …)