More than 2,000km away and 18 weeks after China’s first mass quarantine, residents in the city of Shulan in the far north-east of the country have suddenly discovered what the people of Wuhan endured. (…
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Vice President Pence Threatens to Hold China ‘Accountable’ for Reported Concealment of COVID-19 Information
The vice president further accused the World Health Organization of being China’s “willing partner” in its reported concealment of COVID-19 information. ( read original story …)
China reports no new COVID-19 cases for first time since outbreak
Saturday, marking the first day its announced zero new infections since January. ( read original story …)
U.S. accuses China of blocking flights
Watch “U.S. accuses China of blocking flights”, a CBSN video on CBSNews.com. View more CBSN videos and watch CBSN, a live news stream featuring original CBS News reporting. ( read original story …)
Asia Today: 23 new cases in South Korea, none in China
South Korea has reported 23 new cases of the coronavirus, mostly from the densely populated Seoul area where authorities shut down thousands of nightclubs, bars and karaoke rooms in a desperate attemp … ( read…
How a 20-year-old student put the spotlight on Australian universities’ cosy relationship with China
Drew Pavlou, dubbed ‘the most famous undergraduate in the world’, can’t understand why the University of Queensland is scared of him … ( read original story …)
Beijing warns against ‘meddling’ as Canada, others express concerns over Hong Kong security laws
China’s foreign ministry branch in Hong Kong dismissed concerns that its proposed national security laws for the city would harm foreign investors, hitting back at “meddling” countries as Beijing’s … ( read original story …)
Global outrage erupts over China’s ‘draconian‘ security law for Hong Kong
Top lawyers and politicians from 23 countries express grave concerns over ‘assault’ on city’s rights and freedoms … ( read original story …)
Why We Should Worry About China and India’s Border Skirmishes
Three decades ago, the two countries reached an understanding not to fight. But Beijing is now a much stronger power. ( read original story …)
Wuhan Official Proposes Changes to China Law to Address ‘Shortcomings’ in Reporting and Disclosure of Infectious Diseases
A Chinese lawmaker from the region where the coronavirus originated proposed several measures to improve outbreak response time and to remedy reporting flaws exposed by the pandemic. ( read original story …)
Amazon, Google, Microsoft Among US Companies Offering Internet Services To Blacklisted Surveillance Companies In China
Major American tech firms have been accused of providing vital web services to blacklisted Chinese surveillance outfits engaged in human rights abuses. ( read original story …)
China Tells Countries to Stop ‘Meddling’ in Proposed Hong Kong Security Law After Nations Condemn Proposal
In a joint statement, spokespersons for the U.K., Canada and Australia said they were “deeply concerned” by new security legislation. ( read original story …)
Beijing’s coronavirus quarantine: One couple’s 14-day stay in a hotel
They returned from overseas and were confined to separate hotel rooms for two weeks under government requirements. This is their journey. ( read original story …)
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