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Beijing city government to lower COVID-19 emergency response level
Beijing’s municipal government said on Wednesday it will lower its COVID-19 emergency response level effective as of 0000 hours on Thursday, removing quarantine requirements for some people arriving … ( read original story …)
In a sign the virus is contained, China schedules big political meetings for late May
But that will be particularly tricky this year, with China still emerging from a coronavirus outbreak that began in Wuhan at the end of last year, killing 4,643 people and sickening almost 85,000 in ……
What the fight between Biden and Trump over China means for the 2020 election
For President Donald Trump, the focus on former Vice President Joe Biden’s record on China comes as he fights off criticism of his administration’s response to the growing coronavirus pandemic. He has … ( read…
China to hold annual parliament meeting after two-month delay in signal that coronavirus is under control
China announced Wednesday it will hold the country’s biggest annual political meeting in May following a two-month delay, the strongest signal yet from the Chinese government that it considers the … ( read original story…
China is making the most of the coronavirus to dislodge the US as the world’s main superpower
Bonnie Glaser, director of the China Power Project, a Washington think tank, told Vox: “When it sees opportunities, China moves to exploit them.” … ( read original story …)
China Unveils New Date for Legislative Meeting 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 …)
City of Beijing may ease quarantine rules as early as Thursday: sources
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…
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 …)