The first signs are emerging that warnings from Beijing will have an impact on student numbers, posing a threat to $3.1 billion in university fee revenue. ( read original story …)
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Challenging China: Philippines Plans Military Infrastructure On Disputed Pag-Asa Island
Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana visited the Philippine-occupied island of Pag-Asa on Tuesday (June 10) and announced plans for the buildup of military infrastructure that will include a … ( read original story …)
India, China hold talks to defuse border standoff, thin out some forces
Indian and Chinese military commanders made progress in talks on Wednesday to defuse a standoff along their disputed border in the western Himalayas after pulling back some troops in … ( read original story …)
China Removes Animal Linked to Coronavirus From List of Traditional Medicine
Research suggests that pangolins kept in wildlife markets across China may have facilitated the incubation of the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
Wildlife Activists Welcome China’s New Pangolin Protections
Wildlife activists on Wednesday welcomed China’s decision to remove pangolin parts from its official list of traditional medicines, as Beijing steps up protection of the heavily-trafficked endangered … ( read original story …)
How Beijing is returning to normal after coronavirus
As states begin to reopen, Beijing may offer a glimpse into what American life could be like in a few months. CNBC’s Eunice Yoon reports. ( read original story …)
Iran urges Russia, China to resist U.S. push to extend arms embargo
Iran on Wednesday called on Russia and China to resist a push by Washington to extend a U.N.-imposed arms embargo due to expire in October under Tehran’s 2015 nuclear deal with six powers. ( read…
Potential COVID-19 Vaccine From China Shows Promise in Animal Tests
BEIJING (Reuters) – A potential COVID-19 vaccine being developed by Chinese researchers showed promise in trials in monkeys, triggering antibodies and raising no safety issues, researchers said, and a … ( read original story …)
Why Coronavirus Reparations From China Are Just a Distraction
In the case of coronavirus, there is unlikely to be a strong legal basis to claim reparations from China under international law. ( read original story …)
China Sees ‘Consensus’ With India Over Border Tensions
China said Wednesday it had reached a “positive consensus” with India over resolving tensions at the border between the two countries, where troops have faced off in recent weeks. Tensions flare on a … (…
China’s new bank loans fall in May, but broader credit growth quickened
New bank lending in China fell more than expected in May from the previous month but broader credit growth quickened as the central bank continues to ease policy to get the economy back on solid…
Millions displaced by deadly floods in China
More than 2 million people have been displaced in southern China following heavy flooding that has incurred more than $560 million in damages, according to Chinese authorities. ( read original story …)
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Slams China’s ‘Coercive Bullying Tactics’ Against the U.K.
Beijing has reportedly threatened not to build nuclear plants unless the U.K. uses Huawei to build its 5G network … ( read original story …)
