A United States Navy warship conducted a “freedom of navigation operation” Wednesday aimed in part at challenging China’s claims in the South China Sea, the second such operation in as many days near … (…
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China’s factory activity expands for second month, but slump in export orders deepens
Factory activity in China expanded for a second straight month in April as more businesses resumed work from the coronavirus-led shutdowns, but a worsening slump in export orders pointed to a long … ( read…
Navy Sends Second Ship Into Disputed Waters After China Claims It Scrambled Jets to Expel U.S. Destroyer
A U.S. Navy sailed a second ship through the South China Seas this week, further challenging Beijing’s claim to the disputed waters after the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) claimed that it expelled … ( read…
How Beijing Is Reigniting Hong Kong’s Protests
Hong Kong’s pro-democracy protesters want to reignite their movement after a coronavirus lockdown lull, angered by a flurry of moves by China to subdue them. Flashmob rallies have resurfaced in recent … ( read original…
Coronavirus: Trump says China wants him to lose re-election
He said China should have let the world know about the contagion much sooner. Mr Trump himself is often accused of not doing enough to tackle the crisis. The coronavirus has ravaged a formerly humming…
Coronavirus live news: Trump says China wants him to lose election as UK deaths top Spain and France
Nearly 100 cases of unusual illness in at least six countries; UK adds deaths outside hospital to official figure; Trump says he won’t extend social distancing rules. Follow the latest updates … ( read original…
China’s April factory activity expands for second month, just below forecast
Factory activity in China expanded for a second straight month in April, as more businesses resumed work after the coronavirus-led shutdowns, though worldwide lockdowns and sliding global demand are … ( read original story …)
China says its manufacturing activity expanded slightly in April, but missed expectations
The manufacturing data comes as lockdowns and movement restrictions to contain the coronavirus began to ease in China. ( read original story …)
China opposes international COVID-19 probe that presumes its guilt: vice foreign minister
China “resolutely opposes” any international inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic that presumes its guilt, said Yue Yucheng, a vice-foreign minister, in comments published on Thursday. ( read original story …)
Baby steps, boom times and Tiger: pro golf in China marks 25 years
Twenty-five years ago professional tournament golf took its first steps in China and, despite a few stumbles, paved the way to establishing the sport in a country where it was once banned as a ……
USS Bunker Hill sails through Spratly Islands to contest China’s maritime claim
The guided missile cruiser USS Bunker Hill sailed through the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea Wednesday, according to the the U.S. 7th Fleet. ( read original story …)
Asia stocks set to rise on hopes of coronavirus treatment; China’s manufacturing data ahead
Stocks in Asia were set to rise at the open on Thursday following positive developments overnight on a potential new treatment for Covid-19. ( read original story …)
U.S.-China tensions escalate over COVID-19 response
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is accusing China of purposely destroying early samples of the coronavirus, rather than share them with the world. “Face the Nation” moderator and CBS News senior … ( read…
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