A global rebound may be impacted by slow-moving investment in sectors reliant on household spending, according to Pantheon Macroeconomics. ( read original story …)
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Most Americans still favor working with China to combat coronavirus despite rise in negative feelings, poll shows
China sentiment is rising in the United States in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. A new poll from Politico and Morning Consult showed that 31 percent of Americans consider China an “enemy,” an ……
Taiwan’s plea for peaceful coexistence provokes snarls from Beijing
China said today that it would take back Taiwan through “all necessary measures” and condemned US interference moments after the island’s president had called for co-operation as she was sworn in for … ( read…
A Student Criticized China and Now His University Is Threatening to Expel Him
An Australian university is threatening to expel a student and take legal action against him for his criticism of Beijing, in a case that has renewed tensions over Chinese influence in higher … ( read…
China’s Repression In Tibet: Boy Panchen Lama Who Disappeared 25 Years Ago Now A College Grad
The now 30-year-old Panchen Lama is believed to spend most of his time in Beijing as a political figure under Beijing’s control and shares none of the Dalai Lama’s global fame. ( read original story…
China’s Wuhan says conducted 856,128 COVID-19 tests on Tuesday
The city of Wuhan, the original epicentre of China’s coronavirus outbreak, conducted 856,128 tests for the disease on Tuesday, the local health authority said on Wednesday, compared with 467,847 a day … ( read original…
China says Pompeo’s congratulations to Taiwan president has seriously damaged relations
China’s foreign ministry Wednesday said Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has done serious damage to U.S.-Chinese relations a day after he congratulated the Taiwanese president on her re-election. ( read original story …)
At start of new term, Taiwan’s president calls for stability in China relations
Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen calls for stability in relations with China but says she will not accept any terms that would “downgrade Taiwan.” … ( read original story …)
China launches new Twitter accounts, 90,000 tweets in COVID-19 info war
China has pushed out 90,000 tweets since the start of April from 200 diplomatic and state media accounts in a COVID-19 information war offensive. ( read original story …)
With political theater, China’s leaders try to show the country is back to normal
The National People’s Congress is always an important piece of political pageantry for China’s ruling Communist Party, a chance for the leaders to tout their successes of the past year and set goals … (…
Taiwan president says Beijing and Taipei need to find ‘a way to coexist’
Taiwan’s president Tsai Ing-wen said Wednesday that China and Taiwan need to find “a way to coexist” and that she is willing to engage in dialogue with Beijing. ( read original story …)
China’s post-pandemic economic stimulus puts 2020 climate pledges at risk
China may struggle to meet its climate pledges this year as it turns to heavy industry and carbon-intensive projects to shore up its coronavirus-stricken economy, government researchers and analysts … ( read original story …)
Asia Virus Latest: S. Koreans Back To School; China Trade Warning
Here are the latest developments in Asia related to the coronavirus pandemic: Hundreds of thousands of South Korean students returned to school as educational establishments started reopening after a … ( read original story …)
