Chinese embassy says Washington undermined the health body and yet is pointing fingers at other countries that stood by the World Health Organization. ( read original story …)
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Wuhan probe members blast NYT story for ‘misquoting’ them as Beijing mocks US bid to hold WHO ‘to higher standards’
Experts sent to China by the WHO to investigate the origins of Covid-19 lashed out at the New York Times for allegedly twisting their words. Meanwhile, Beijing hit back at Washington’s skeptical … ( read…
China hits back after US expresses ‘deep concerns’ over WHO Covid-19 report
White House has requested data from the early days of the outbreak that must be free from ‘alteration by the Chinese government’ … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus source is likely an animal rather than China lab leak, WHO team says
The coronavirus most likely first appeared in humans after jumping from an animal, a team of international and Chinese scientists looking for the origins of COVID-19 said Tuesday, saying an … ( read original story…
Debates over Beijing’s derelict Old Summer Palace are about more than history
In a country where cultural heritage is either zealously restored or demolished to make way for new developments, the decision to leave the Old Summer Palace in ruins is more political than it may ……
Beijing refusing to hand over samples linked to ‘pre-Wuhan Covid’, says WHO
Scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus in China were not given access to water and blood samples they asked for after learning of possible Covid-19 infections earlier than the first … ( read original…
Biden’s gift to Beijing’s spies and propagandists
On one front, at least, President Biden is already giving Beijing a gift — even if that’s not his motive. His “Not Trump” rule seems to be a higher priority than checking China’s … (…
China fires back at US allegations of lack of transparency
China fired back Sunday at the U.S. over allegations from the White House that Beijing withheld some information about the coronavirus outbreak from World Health … ( read original story …)
White House cites ‘deep concerns’ about WHO report on Covid-19, demands early data from China
The White House on Saturday called on China to make available data from the earliest days of the Covid-19 outbreak, saying WHO report must be ‘free from intervention or alteration by the Chinese … (…
Debate of Beijing’s derelict Old Summer Palace is about more than history
In a country where cultural heritage is either zealously restored or demolished to make way for new developments, the decision to leave the Old Summer Palace in ruins is more political than it may ……
South China Sea: Beijing’s escalating war threats ‘should be taken seriously’ expert warns
CHINA’s war threats to Taiwan and increased military activity near the independent island should be taken seriously, an expert has warned. ( read original story …)
MPs call for ban on China and Russia investing in UK defence supply chain
China and Russia should be barred from investing in the UK defence supply chain, MPs have warned, as pressure mounts for the government to take a more assertive stance on potential threats posed by ……
Beijing refuses to hand over samples linked to ‘pre-Wuhan Covid’, says WHO
Scientists investigating the origins of the coronavirus in China were not given access to water and blood samples they asked for after learning of possible Covid-19 infections earlier than the first … ( read original…