Schmitt’s lawsuit appears to be part of a growing effort among elected officials, mostly GOP lawmakers, to make China quite literally pay for the mounting pain and economic turmoil that covid-19 has … ( read…
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China to focus on clusters of coronavirus infections in hospitals
China will pay close attention to clusters of coronavirus infections, especially in hospitals, according to a top level meeting chaired by on Wednesday. China’s northeastern city of Harbin has had … ( read original story…
China calls virus lawsuit brought by US state ‘very absurd’
BEIJING — China on Wednesday slammed a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as “very absurd.” Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the legal … ( read…
Missouri files lawsuit against China over coronavirus, Beijing calls claims ‘absurd’
Missouri’s Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the Chinese government Tuesday, accusing it of lying and covering up the danger posed by the coronavirus when it first emerged in late … ( read…
China’s coronavirus crisis fans calls for fast-tracked stimulus
Parliament’s delay has raised concerns that China lags other major economies in rolling out a sizeable stimulus package. No new date for parliament, known as the National People’s Congress, has been … ( read original…
Missouri sues China over alleged COVID-19 ‘cover-up’
Missouri sued China on Tuesday over its “sinister campaign of malfeasance and deception” concerning the coronavirus outbreak, becoming the first state to seek damages from the Asian nation. ( read original story …)
For China’s aggressive new diplomacy, coronavirus is both a crisis and an opportunity
The coronavirus crisis presents a key opportunity for China to solidify its status as a superpower. At the same time, however, it has been unable to avoid intense scrutiny and criticism. ( read original story…
Public health ‘superstar’ or pro-China propagandist? WHO chief lands in US political crosshairs
The WHO chief has become the Trump administration’s latest punching bag, with Republicans reviving his past controversies and demanding his ouster. ( read original story …)
Samsung engineers allowed into China chip plant despite COVID-19 foreigner ban
China has allowed the entry of around 200 Samsung Electronics engineers into the country, making an exception to its barring of foreigners during the COVID-19 pandemic. The engineers arrived in Xi’an, … ( read original…
Hong Kong reshuffles cabinet as war of words with Beijing intensifies
China’s state council approved a Hong Kong government shake-up on Wednesday at a time when Beijing is reaffirming its authority over the city, raising political tensions and risking a revival of … ( read original…
Missouri is suing China over coronavirus impacts saying the country did ‘little to stop the spread of the disease’
Missouri is suing the Chinese government and other top institutions for the role they played in the coronavirus pandemic and the effects it has had on the state, accusing the country of covering up ……
With Selective Coronavirus Coverage, China Builds a Culture of Hate
The state propaganda machine highlights other countries’ mistakes while suppressing China’s, fueling anger toward foreigners and domestic critics alike. ( read original story …)
China won’t let diplomatic spats stop it using coronavirus to become a global leader
The coronavirus crisis presents a key opportunity for China to solidify its status as a superpower. At the same time, however, it has been unable to avoid intense scrutiny and criticism. ( read original story…
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