Shortly after opening the largest Covid-19 testing centre outside of China, the United Arab Emirates offered the US embassy hundreds of tests to screen its staff. But the gesture by the UAE — one of…
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US may take in Hongkongers ahead of China security laws, Pompeo suggests
Secretary of state says he is considering immigration option similar to move announced last week by UK … ( read original story …)
Geely’s Polestar plans China showroom expansion to compete with Tesla: sources
Polestar, the premium electric vehicle maker owned by China’s Geely, plans a big expansion of its showroom network in the mainland, sources said, as it prepares for delivery of cars to compete with … (…
A service that detects ‘China apps’ goes viral in India
Remove China Apps. Developed by a self-proclaimed “Indian startup” named OneTouch AppLabs, Remove China Apps crossed 1 million downloads within 10 days of launch in May. Its overnight success came ami … ( read original…
China gets propaganda win on Hong Kong from Trump’s protest response
US President Donald Trump’s reaction to protests at home stands in marked contrast to the US’ position on demonstrations in Hong Kong. ( read original story …)
Beijing is unlikely to target U.S. investors in retaliation, Hong Kong lawmaker says
Any counter measures that China lobs back in retaliation for the U.S. revoking Hong Kong’s special status will not likely to hurt American investors, according to Regina Ip. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus: Marriott reopens all hotels in China as travel rebounds
Marriott has reopened all of its hotels in China and the group says it has seen a recovery in business travel. The world’s third largest hotel chain has 350 outlets across China and says that…
Thanks To Coronavirus, Tensions Are Rising In The South China Sea
Fear of a Chinese amphibious assault has prompted Japanese sea and air forces to step up their own presence around the islets—reinforcing Japanese sovereign rights while deterring aggression. It has … ( read original story…
The Latest: China reports 5 new cases of novel coronavirus
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. COVID-19 causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe … ( read original…
China reports 10 new asymptomatic coronavirus cases for June 1 vs 16 a day earlier
China registered 5 new coronavirus cases on June 1, down from 16 a day earlier, the National Health Comission said on Tuesday. ( read original story …)
Former UK prime minister calls for cooperation with China over Covid-19 response
Former UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown discusses the international community’s response to health and economic challenges caused by the Covid-19 pandemic, and weighs in on what countries could be doing … ( read original story…
China Puts the Final Kibosh on Trump’s Trade Deal
By reportedly halting major agricultural purchases, Beijing makes it likely U.S.-China relations will dramatically worsen. ( read original story …)
Global Stocks Rise Despite Protests, US-China Tensions
Global stock markets were firmer Monday, with Wall Street reversing opening losses and shrugging off unrest in many American cities following anti-racism protests and worsening US-China tensions. US … ( read original story …)
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