Diplomats are gathering around a resolution to be presented at an upcomign World Health Assembly meeting, which began as a push to scrutinize China. ( read original story …)
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China eases resistance as calls mount for global probe into coronavirus origin
Beijing says it “took an active part” in drafting a formal call at the World Health Organization for a global investigation into the source of the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
Clashes Again Break Out in Hong Kong Legislature as Pro-Beijing Committee Chair Is Elected
Also Monday, 15 pro-democracy figures, including media tycoon Jimmy Lai, appeared in court to face charges relating to anti-government protests … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong lawmakers scuffle as pro-Beijing politicians clear path for controversial national anthem bill
There were scuffles in Hong Kong’s parliament Monday as lawmakers fought for control of a key committee chair. ( read original story …)
122 Countries Want an Investigation into How the Coronavirus Outbreak Happened, but China Says its ‘Premature’
Beijing has repeatedly pushed back against a proposed investigation into the origins of the coronavirus pandemic, which first appeared in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus Live Updates: U.S.-China Tensions Threaten to Dominate W.H.O. Meeting
As states ease restrictions, public health experts warned of a resurgence of the virus if the authorities move too fast. The Fed chief said the economy would not fully recover until there was a ……
Shenzhen old home prices jumped 10 per cent in April, with business loans being used for speculative buying
The prices of old homes in Shenzhen jumped 10.3 per cent year on year on average in April, pushed up by easing measures introduced by the People’s Bank of China to boost the economy amid…
Asia Today: India Cases Surge, Beijing Petition Offices Shut
India is recording its biggest single-day surge in coronavirus cases, attributed largely to migrant workers returning home after losing their jobs. ( read original story …)
Teva Pharm gets approval in China for Huntington’s treatment
China has given the greenlight to Teva Pharmaceutical Industries’ Austedo treatment for Huntington’s disease, the company said on Monday. ( read original story …)
China says premature to immediately begin a COVID-19 investigation
China’s foreign ministry said on Monday it was premature to immediately launch an investigation into the origins and spread of the coronavirus that has killed more than 300,000 people globally. ( read original story …)
Hong Kong Lawmakers Clash as Pro-Beijing Camp Elects Chair
Clashes have broken out in Hong Kong’s legislature for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills. ( read original story …)
China facing pressure over Covid-19 and Taiwan at World Health Assembly
China has blocked Taiwan, which Beijing claims is part of China, from attending the meeting since 2016 as relations between Beijing and Taipei worsened following the election of Tsai Ing-wen of Taiwan … ( read…
U.S. mulls paying companies, tax breaks to pull supply chains from China
U.S. lawmakers and officials are crafting proposals to push American companies to move operations or key suppliers out of China that include tax breaks, new rules, and carefully structured subsidies. ( read original story …)
