China appears to have tamed a new outbreak of the coronavirus in Beijing, once again demonstrating its ability to quickly mobilize vast resources by testing nearly 2.5 … ( read original story …)
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Mainland China capable of testing 3.78 million people for COVID-19 per day
Mainland China, in screening for the new coronavirus, is capable of conducting nucleic acid tests on 3.78 million people per day, compared with 1.26 million people in early March, an official at the … (…
Australians’ trust in China falls to record low, nationwide poll shows
Tensions between China and Australia have intensified in recent months, since the latter called for a global investigation into the origins of the coronavirus, which first emerged in the Chinese city … ( read original…
America out, China in as EU looks to reopen external borders
Travelers from the U.S. and Brazil could be prevented from entering the EU when the bloc’s external borders are reopened, according to plans under discussion in Brussels. As the bloc seeks to lift … (…
Trudeau attacks China’s ‘political’ detention of two Canadians, as prison letters sent from Beijing are published
The decision by China to charge two Canadians with espionage was clearly political, the country’s Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, said Tuesday, after a top Chinese diplomat warned him to “stop making … ( read original…
Trump hits out at China and Democrats at latest rally
Donald Trump blasted China for the spread of coronavirus, calling the global pandemic the “kung flu” at a political rally in Arizona where he described US antiracism protesters as “tyrants”. Mr Trump … ( read…
India is willing to ‘use force’ if border tensions with China ‘get out of hand’: Stratfor
India has “very clearly” signaled its willingness to “step up and use force” if China continues to encroach on what it considers its territorial space, says Rodger Baker at Stratfor. ( read original story …)
Asia Today: Beijing’s Outbreak Appears to Be Firmly Waning
New virus cases have declined in China and in the capital Beijing, where a two-week spike appears to be firmly waning. ( read original story …)
Trust in China falls sharply among Australians, Lowy poll finds
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Trust in China among Australians has more than halved amid diplomatic and trade disputes, with only 23% saying they trusted Beijing to act responsibly in the world compared to a 52% ……
Australians’ Trust In China Plummets Amid Rifts
Australians’ trust in China has collapsed, according to a public opinion poll Wednesday that showed the impact of rising confrontations between the two trading partners. A survey from Sydney’s Lowy … ( read original story…
India, China Reach Accord to Defuse Border Tensions
Indian and Chinese security forces agreed for the second time this month to try to defuse tensions along their disputed border in the Himalayan mountains. ( read original story …)
Lawmakers seek $6 billion to add weapons to deter China in the Pacific
What kind of impact would land-based air defenses, increased ISR (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance) operations and more bomber patrols have upon U.S. deterrence efforts in the Pacific Theater? ( read original story …)
China reports 12 new coronavirus cases on the mainland
China had 12 new coronavirus cases on the mainland on June 23, down from 22 during the previous day, the country’s health authority said on Wednesday. ( read original story …)
