Considering China’s actions regarding the novel coronavirus crisis is something that the United Kingdom will look at later but the focus right now is dealing with the immediate impact of the outbreak, … ( read…
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Beijing’s ‘wolf warrior’ diplomats snarl at the West
In China’s vastly popular Wolf Warrior film blockbusters, a muscle-bound special forces commando vanquishes “bad guys” in the form of American mercenaries across Africa and Asia.The mix of jingoism … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China reports no new deaths for fifth straight day
China on Saturday reported no new coronavirus deaths for the fifth day in a row as the global death toll reached over 239,000. ( read original story …)
China’s Hubei province, where virus was first detected, eases lockdown
Vivi Wu China’s central province of Hubei, where the coronavirus was first detected, lowered its emergency response level on Saturday in the latest relaxation of lockdowns. ( read original story …)
More people hit China roads in first major holiday since coronavirus easing
China’s most populous cities saw a spike in outbound travellers, tourists and day-trippers on May 1, first day of a long holiday weekend, led by Wuhan, epicentre of the coronavirus epidemic that first … (…
What Happens Next with the U.S.-China Rivalry
The same morning, the Office of the Director of National Intelligence released a statement saying that while it “concurs with the wide scientific consensus that the Covid-19 virus was not manmade or … ( read…
‘Once Upon a Virus’: China mocks U.S. coronavirus response in Lego-like animation
China has published a short animation titled “Once Upon a Virus” mocking the U.S. response to the new coronavirus using Lego-like figures to represent the two countries. ( read original story …)
China condemns US tweet on Taiwan exclusion from UN
China has condemned a US tweet backing Taiwan’s push for participation at the United Nations as the global body works with its 193 member states to tackle the coronavirus pandemic. Beijing’s diplomati … ( read…
US tweets support for Taiwan, sparking opposition from China
The United States tweeted its support for Taiwan’s participation in the United Nations Friday, provoking a sharp response from China expressing “strong indignation and firm opposition.” The tweet from … ( read original story …)
Harbin city shuts eateries, coronavirus curbs ease elsewhere in China
A northeastern Chinese city of 10 million people struggling with currently the country’s biggest coronavirus cluster shut dine-in services on Saturday, as the rest of China eases restrictions designed … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus News: Trump Draws Up Plans To Punish China As US COVID-19 Deaths Edge Past 65,000
President Donald Trump has reportedly started making plans to punish China in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic and as COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. near 65,000 Friday (April 30). ( read original story …)
The Latest: China reports 1 new virus case, no deaths
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it … ( read original story …)
Australia’s coronavirus disputes with China are growing. So are debates over its deep economic ties to Beijing.
Soon after Australian officials called in April for a joint international investigation of the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, the Chinese government ratcheted up pressure on Canberra to drop a … ( read original story…