The city of Wuhan, the original epicentre of the new coronavirus outbreak in China, conducted 335,887 nucleic acid tests on May 17, the local health authority said on Monday, compared with 222,675 … ( read…
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China’s Xi backs WHO-led review of covid-19 outbreak, proposes aid for developing world
In an address referencing China’s support for multilateral institutions and developing countries, Xi appeared to be differentiating himself from Trump. ( read original story …)
Israel’s Teva gets China approval for Huntington’s treatment
Teva Pharmaceutical said on Monday that China has given the go-ahead to its Austedo treatment for Huntington’s disease. ( read original story …)
China’s Xi says supports WHO probe when COVID-19 controlled
China supports a comprehensive review of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic led by the World Health Organization (WHO) after the virus that causes the disease is brought under control, … ( read original…
More than 120 countries are backing a UN motion to investigate the origins of the coronavirus, despite China’s objections
Diplomats are gathering around a resolution to be presented at an upcomign World Health Assembly meeting, which began as a push to scrutinize China. ( read original story …)
China eases resistance as calls mount for global probe into coronavirus origin
Beijing says it “took an active part” in drafting a formal call at the World Health Organization for a global investigation into the source of the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
Clashes Again Break Out in Hong Kong Legislature as Pro-Beijing Committee Chair Is Elected
Also Monday, 15 pro-democracy figures, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, appeared in court to face charges relating to anti-government protests … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong lawmakers scuffle as pro-Beijing politicians clear path for controversial national anthem bill
There were scuffles in Hong Kong’s parliament Monday as lawmakers fought for control of a key committee chair. ( read original story …)
122 Countries Want an Investigation into How the Coronavirus Outbreak Happened, but China Says its ‘Premature’
Beijing has repeatedly pushed back against a proposed investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, which first appeared in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S.-China Tensions Threaten to Dominate W.H.O. Meeting
As states ease restrictions, public health experts warned of a resurgence of the virus if the authorities move too fast. The Fed chief said the economy would not fully recover until there was a ……
Shenzhen old home prices jumped 10 per cent in April, with business loans being used for speculative buying
The prices of old homes in Shenzhen jumped 10.3 per cent year on year on average in April, pushed up by easing measures introduced by the People’s Bank of China to boost the economy amid…
Asia Today: India Cases Surge, Beijing Petition Offices Shut
India is recording its biggest single-day surge in coronavirus cases, attributed largely to migrant workers returning home after losing their jobs. ( read original story …)
Teva Pharm gets approval in China for Huntington’s treatment
China has given the greenlight to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries’ Austedo treatment for Huntington’s disease, the company said on Monday. ( read original story …)
