China threatened a “forceful counter-attack” on Tuesday in response to Britain’s announcement that it would suspend its extradition treaty with Hong Kong following Beijing’s introduction of a national … ( read original story …)
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Japan helps 87 companies to ‘exit China’ after pandemic exposed overreliance
Japan is paying 87 companies to shift production back home or into Southeast Asia after the coronavirus pandemic disrupted supply chains and exposed an overreliance on Chinese manufacturing. While … ( read original story …)
China Uses W.H.O. Inquiry to Tout Coronavirus Response
The global health agency sent two experts to China, but it is unclear how much access they are getting. They must first complete a two-week quarantine. ( read original story …)
Porsche Race to Shenzhen Spotlight: Garbiñe Muguruza
Garbiñe Muguruza started the year with her first Grand Slam final appearance since 2017, and she is the latest player to feature in our series spotlighting the leading Porsche Race to Shenzhen … ( read…
Pompeo to discuss tackling China with PM Johnson after Huawei ban
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will discuss ways to tackle the growing might of China when he meets Britain’s Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Tuesday, just a week after London ordered a purge of…
China Requires Negative COVID-19 Tests for Arriving Air Passengers
Passengers on flights arriving in China must provide negative COVID-19 test results before they board, the aviation authority said on Tuesday. The nucleic acid tests must be completed five days before … ( read original…
U.S.-China relations will remain tense ahead of election, says former American ambassador to Beijing
President Donald Trump signed the partial trade deal with Beijing in January, but the coronavirus pandemic has since hammered China’s economy. ( read original story …)
The world’s worst air isn’t in New Delhi or Beijing, but far, far away
Temuco in Chile had the worst air quality in the world at least 5 days in last eight weeks, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Green & OpenAQ. ( read original story …)
Breakingviews – Crisis forces Australia and China closer
Australia and China are stuck with each other despite diplomatic tensions. Supply disruptions in Brazil and weak global demand have left the two trading partners even more dependent on each other, … ( read original…
UK will ‘bear the consequences’ for Hong Kong decision, China warns
Ambassador to London calls extradition treaty suspension ‘blatant’ interference in Chinese affairs and a contravention of international law … ( read original story …)
Mainland China reports 11 new coronavirus cases, including eight in Xinjiang
China reported 11 new coronavirus cases in the mainland for July 20, down from 22 cases from a day earlier, the health commission said on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
China warns UK of ‘consequences’ over Hong Kong ‘interference’
The UK will “bear the consequences” if it continues to go “down the wrong road” on Hong Kong, China has warned. On Monday, the UK suspended an extradition treaty with Hong Kong over a new…
Trump blames China for coronavirus outbreak, doesn’t comment on surging cases in the U.S.
President Trump deflected questions about the country’s skyrocketing coronavirus cases during a photo op in the Oval Office on Monday. Zeke Miller, CBSN political contributor and White House reporter … ( read original story …)
