Josep Borrell said the pandemic could be seen as a turning point in the power shift from West to East, and that the “pressure to choose sides is growing.” … ( read original story …)
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China, U.S. on ‘Brink of New Cold War’ Over Coronavirus, Hong Kong, Foreign Minister Says
China and the United States are veering toward a “new Cold War,” Beijing’s foreign minister warned just one day after Hong Kong protests reignited. ( read original story …)
World Health Organization Renews Praise for China in Response to Coronavirus
World Health Organization officials have renewed praise for China in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, citing its “openness” to the prospect of scientific inquiries involving foreign experts into the … ( read original story …)
China warns U.S. taking world to brink of ‘new Cold War’ over coronavirus
The ratcheting up of tensions comes as Beijing is hounded by questions over alleged missteps in its initial response to contain the virus. ( read original story …)
China’s Xi Moves to Tighten Grip on Hong Kong With New Laws
With his plan to impose sweeping antisedition legislation on Hong Kong, Chinese leader Xi Jinping has revealed a willingness to alter the onetime British colony’s special status as a self-governing … ( read original story…
Pro-democracy protesters clash with police in Hong Kong over Beijing’s proposed law
Protesters in Hong Kong clashed with police over Beijing’s plan to impose a tough new security law. There’s fear it would crush freedoms in the former British territory. Ramy Inocencio reports. ( read original story…
Odion Ighalo: On loan Man Utd striker set for China return
Striker Odion Ighalo looks set to return to China when his loan deal expires on 31 May after Manchester United were unable to agree an extension with Shanghai Shenhua. ( read original story …)
China seeks to reassure investors rattled over HK security law
China has sought to reassure international investors that a proposed national security law that critics say gravely threatens Hong Kong’s autonomy would instead improve the business environment in the … ( read original story …)
China demands US withdraw sanctions on tech suppliers
China demanded Monday that Washington withdraw export sanctions imposed on Chinese companies in the latest round of a worsening conflict over technology, security and human rights. ( read original story …)
China’s E-Commerce Players Post Strong Quarterly Results Despite Covid-19
JD.com ($JD) and Pinduoduo ($PDD) have all released their earning results for the first quarter this year, and it’s worth taking a minute to review the numbers. ( read original story …)
Delta and United Airlines caught up in rising US-China tensions
Rising tensions between the United States and China are spilling over into the airline industry. Washington has accused Beijing of blocking American carriers from resuming flights to China, prompting … ( read original story …)
China blames U.S. for growing coronavirus tensions
The ratcheting up of tensions comes as Beijing is hounded by questions over alleged missteps in its initial response to contain the virus. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong standoff leaves U.S. and China on “brink of new Cold War”
Beijing bristles as U.S. officials join global chorus backing huge protests against perceived power-grab by China over semi-autonomous region. ( read original story …)
