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 …)
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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…
Half A Million In Lockdown As Beijing Fights New Virus Cluster
China imposed a strict lockdown on nearly half a million people near the capital to contain a fresh coronavirus outbreak on Sunday, as authorities warned it was soon to “relax” over the new cluster of…
China Coronavirus Cases Stabilise as Italy Sees Drop in Deaths; South Korea Sees Rise in New Infections
In a further sign of the impact on the U.S economy, Tyson Foods has announced that 371 employees at its chicken processing plant in the far southwestern corner of Missouri have tested positive for ……
China virus cases stabilize as Italy sees drop in deaths
BEIJING (AP) — China has extended COVID-19 tests to newly reopened salons amid a drop in cases, while South Korea continues to face new infections after it eased social distancing rules to lift the ……
Madhya Pradesh: Door-to-door survey under ‘Kill Corona’ drive from July 1
Chouhan said during the 15-day campaign, 2.5 lakh tests will be carried out and 15,000 to 20,000 samples would be collected daily, according to a press release. ( read original story …)
China Sent Martial Artists To India Border Before Deadly Clash: State Media
China reinforced its troops near the Indian border with mountain climbers and martial arts fighters shortly before a deadly clash this month, state media reported. Tensions are common between the two … ( read original…
China’s New National Security Law Looms Over Hong Kong
Chinese lawmakers could approve the law within days, threatening to curb free speech and protest in the territory after a year of political tumult. ( read original story …)
