The Philippines voiced strong opposition to a Chinese decision to designate new administrative regions in the South China Sea, where Beijing has claimed disputed islands as part of its own territory. ( read original story…
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China will be held accountable for coronavirus, says White House economic advisor Larry Kudlow
Kudlow told CNBC that China will be held accountable for the coronavirus pandemic, but that he is leaving the specifics to President Donald Trump. ( read original story …)
China has a dashing new hero for our coronavirus times: The ‘Mask Hunter’
It’s not the Chinese equivalent of a James Bond movie, but rather a real-life drama for our coronavirus times: he’s the “Mask Hunter” on a mission to buy specialty fabric to make into face coverings.…
Trump push to keep meatpacking plants open comes as pork producers profit from China trade deal
Trump’s requirement that meatpacking plants stay open during the coronavirus pandemic raises questions about America’s massive meat exports, especially to China. ( read original story …)
China’s Mix of Aggressive and Charming Coronavirus Diplomacy Could Worsen Europe’s Fractures, Report Warns
The French Institute of International Relations said Beijing is tailoring its outreach to individual European nations as Beijing wages its PR campaign amid the pandemic. ( read original story …)
China’s Hubei, Where Coronavirus Began, Eases Lockdown
China’s central province of Hubei, where the novel coronavirus behind the pandemic was first detected, will lower its emergency response level from Saturday in the latest relaxation of lockdowns put … ( read original story…
Smartphone shipments dropped 18% in China, thanks to COVID-19
More rough figures from Canalys. After reporting a 13% year-over-year drop for global smartphone shipments, the firm is back with even worse numbers for China. Shipments dropped 18% year-over-year for … ( read original story…
China threatened Australia with a boycott if it pushed a coronavirus investigation, reigniting a debate over economic ties
The week vividly illustrated the limits of China’s economic leverage in a politically charged time of covid-19 — and the hardening public attitudes it faces around the world. ( read original story …)
Wall Street set to slide at open as Trump warns of new China tariffs
U.S. stock indexes were set to fall at the open on Friday after President Donald Trump threatened to slap new tariffs on China over the coronavirus crisis, while Apple and Amazon became the latest ……
US gets dragged into fight as Australia-China war of words escalates
The animosity brewing between Australia and China over coronavirus reached a fever pitch this week with both sides digging in – but tensions between the trading partners have been simmering for more … ( read original…
Europe Calls On China To Join Investigation Into Origins Of The Coronavirus
A handful of countries are calling for an investigation into how the coronavirus started. China has repeatedly denied wrongdoing. ( read original story …)
COVID-19 case tally; 3.27 million cases, 233,704 deaths as Brazil overtakes China in case numbers
The global case tally for the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 climbed to 3.27 million on Friday, according to data aggregated by Johns Hopkins … ( read original story …)
WHO not invited to join China’s investigation into COVID-19, disease expert says
One of the World Health Organization’s most senior officials told Sky News’ Tom Cheshire that it had not been invited to participate in China’s investigation into the origins of the coronavirus … ( read original…
