Now that the world is several weeks into this COVID-19 reality, people are starting to feel a new normal. Everyone is spending copious amounts of time indoors, which means one thing—more screen time. ( read…
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No one knows: How the unknowable consequences of COVID-19 affect thinking about foreign policy and U.S.-China relations
How are the vast uncertainties of the present moment affecting how people think about foreign policy, and particularly U.S.-China relations? ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: China would welcome ‘international review’ into COVID-19 pandemic, says ambassador to UK
Beijing’s ambassador to the UK says the purpose of such an investigation should not be to “label any country”. ( read original story …)
A post-COVID-19 economy demands limits on guest worker visas
There is a justified and renewed push by some Republicans to suspend guest workers coming into the country that in my opinion would not only help to protect our economy, but will help the 34…
COVID-19: The Impact on China-Africa Debt
This conversation with Linda Calabrese – research fellow and development economist at the Overseas Development Institute in London – explores China’s loans to African countries, and the impact … ( read original story …)
How Did Taiwan Avoid COVID-19? Country Remained Bustling as Rest of the World Felt the Weight of Coronavirus
Taiwan was deemed one of the most at-risk areas because of its close proximity, ties and transport according to a January study conducted by Johns Hopkins University. ( read original story …)
Chinese Envoy to Britain Says Beijing Is Not Suppressing Hong Kong Activists
Asked on Sky News whether China was suppressing the activists, Liu Xiaoming said: “It is not Chinese suppression, what is going on in Hong Kong is violence. It is a risk to the national security…
Troops Head to China-India Border Despite Both Sides Saying Situation Under Control
Chinese and Indian officials say they’re capable of handling an uptick in border clashes but a reported increase in personnel and equipment could raise the stakes at the flashpoint. ( read original story …)
Monday’s Stock Market Close: US Equities Rise Despite Continuing US Street Violence, Tensions With China
U.S. stocks closed moderately higher on Monday as traders appeared to have shrugged off tensions with China over Hong Kong and continuing street riots in the U.S. – while pinning their hopes on a ……
Breakingviews – Corona Capital: Tech diversity, CNN’s middle age
Corona Capital is a daily column updated throughout the day by Breakingviews columnists around the world with short, sharp pandemic-related insights. THE WFH OPPORTUNITY. The chiefs of Facebook, … ( read original story …)
China Accuses Trump of ‘Selfish, Responsibility-Shirking’ Behavior, Says the World Is Watching America ‘Unravel’
In light of the protests over George Floyd’s death, Chinese spokesperson Zhao Lijan told American politicians they should “get their own house in order.” … ( read original story …)
‘Lemon’ or not, Trump stuck with Phase 1 China trade deal for now
U.S. President Donald Trump has little choice but to stick with his Phase 1 China trade deal for now despite his anger at Beijing over the coronavirus pandemic, new Hong Kong security rules, and ……
As Slack And Zoom Report Q1 Earnings, How Will They Navigate The Post-COVID-19 Economy?
Virtual meetings have seen a significant surge in demand since shelter-in-place orders were implemented. We may get a look at how this helped companies Zoom and Slack as they prepare to announce Q1 … (…
