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How to Hold Beijing Accountable for the Coronavirus
Why did China cover up the epidemic? The most plausible explanation involves a Wuhan lab. ( read original story …)
China’s Covid-19 Rebound Lost Momentum in July as Consumers Wary
China’s economic recovery lost some upward momentum in July, with the effect of stronger market sentiment damped by muted demand in the real economy. ( read original story …)
‘China Has Been Covering up’: Hong Kong Doctor Breaks Silence Over COVID-19 Outbreak
Yung Yuen claimed that by the time the investigating team reached the city, the physical evidence at the Huanan wildlife market was destroyed and the response to clinical findings was slow. ( read original story…
Beijing accuses NZ of ‘gross interference’ for suspending extradition treaty
Beijing has accused New Zealand of ‘gross interference’ in China’s internal affairs after the nation suspended its extradition treaty with Hong Kong due to sweeping new national security laws imposed … ( read original story…
Mystery seeds from China found in unsolicited packages across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and officials in multiple states have issued warnings about unsolicited packets of seeds apparently sent from China, and are advising people not to plant them. CBS … ( read original…
U.S., Australia Bolster Health, Security Cooperation in Face of Coronavirus, China
The U.S. and Australia announced agreements to bolster diplomatic and military cooperation, presenting a united front against an increasingly aggressive China and the coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
China’s new guidelines censoring miracles in films a ‘fatal blow’ to industry, Christian content
China has issued new guidelines targeting the Christian faith, filmmakers claim, banning content such as miracles and healing in movies. ( read original story …)
US, Australia team up to criticize China in Asia-Pacific
The United States and Australia are teaming up in their criticism of China, taking the country to task for aggressive behavior throughout the Asia-Pacific and not acting … ( read original story …)
China announces suspension of Hong Kong extradition treaties as fallout over new security law continues
China announced Tuesday that Hong Kong will suspend extradition treaties with Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom after the group of countries took similar measures in response to … ( read original story …)
“Man cannot win against nature”: Amid catastrophic floods, China’s dams come into question
Death tolls and battered homes are less than previous years, but displacement and economic loss are far higher. China’s dams — its primary guard against floods — are coming into question as they face ……
More than 50% of nation’s counterfeit COVID-19 goods coming from China: Officials
More than 50% of the nation’s counterfeit COVID-19 goods found since “Operation Stolen Promise” was launched 100 days ago came from China, according to Homeland Security Investigations, an arm of the … ( read original…
UK tells China: We will be watching Hong Kong elections closely
British foreign minister Dominic Raab told top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi that Britain would be watching Hong Kong Legislative Council elections in September closely and stressed that China needed to … ( read original story…
