The coronavirus started in Wuhan in December 2019, a city of 11 million in Hubei province. Over 4,000 people died. A month ago, city officials tested 11 million people from Wuhan. Only 300 people had…
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GOP senator claims China is using coronavirus pandemic to make power grabs in Asia
Ar., accused China on Sunday of using the coronavirus pandemic as a cover to make power grabs in contested regions along its borders. ( read original story …)
Why Luckin Coffee’s Fraudulent Rise And Fall Will Help Starbucks In China
The coffee upstart’s breathtaking growth has expanded the Chinese coffee market dramatically, but Starbucks will probably end up reaping the rewards. ( read original story …)
Canadian Detainee’s Wife ‘Disappointed’ Trudeau Rules Out Swap With China
The wife of one of two Canadians imprisoned in China said Sunday she is “disappointed” by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s refusal to consider a swap for a detained Huawei executive facing extradition … ( read…
Global coronavirus death toll approaches half a million: Live
China has imposed a strict lockdown on some 500,000 people near Beijing to contain a new coronavirus outbreak. Italy has registered the lowest number of daily deaths since March 1. Global coronavirus … ( read…
China industrial firms’ May profits post first monthly rise in 6 months
Profits at China’s industrial firms rose for the first time in six months in May, suggesting the country’s economic recovery is gaining traction and brightening the outlook for manufacturing … ( read original story …)
China accuses Canada of ‘megaphone diplomacy’ for criticism of prosecution of Kovrig and Spavor
China lashed out at Canada on Saturday over criticism about Chinese prosecution of two Canadians, saying the matter is based on evidence and urging Ottawa to cease “megaphone diplomacy.” … ( read original story …)
Beijing Ramps up Testing Capacity, Reaching a Third of City’s Population So Far
As of Sunday noon, Beijing had collected 8.29 million patient samples for testing and completed 7.69 million tests, Zhang Qiang, an official from Beijing’s municipal committee, told a press conference … ( read original story…
China’s central bank says economy faces risks from global pandemic, efforts against domestic resurgence
China’s central bank said on Sunday that the country’s economic growth faces challenges from the global coronavirus pandemic, despite signs of improvement amid business re-openings. ( read original story …)
China reviews heavily criticized Hong Kong security bill
China’s legislature is reviewing a controversial national security bill for Hong Kong that critics worldwide say will severely compromise human rights in the semi-autonomous Chinese region … ( read original story …)
China coronavirus cases stabilize as resurgence continues in US
Experts say there is ample evidence the scourge is making a comeback in the United States, including increasing deaths and hospitalizations in parts of the country and higher percentages of virus … ( read original…
Pandemic Causes China To Ban Breeding Of Bamboo Rats And Other Wild Animals
The idea is to reduce the risk of spread of viruses through animal-human contact. Bamboo rat breeders are devastated by the loss of income. And critics say the ban has too many loopholes … (…
China Puts Half A Million People In Lockdown As Beijing Fights New Cluster
China imposed a strict lockdown on nearly half a million people in a province surrounding the capital to contain a fresh coronavirus cluster on Sunday, as authorities warned the outbreak was still … ( read…
