One of China’s coldest cities is gearing up for its 36th annual International Ice & Snow Sculpture Festival today. Millions of visitors are expected to visit a winter wonderland in Harbin City, where … (…
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India cases surpass the number in China
As the number of deaths neared 90,000 in the U.S., the House passed a $3 trillion coronavirus relief package that would include another round of stimulus payments of up to $1,200 per person. President ……
Asia Today: India overtakes China in number of cases
India’s confirmed coronavirus cases have surpassed China’s, with the Health Ministry reporting a spike to 85,940 infections and 2,752 deaths … ( read original story …)
Coronavirus live updates: India surpasses China as cases spike; Italy eases travel restrictions
The number of cases in India surpassed that of China, climbing to a total of 85,940 infections. It is now the 11th worst-hit country globally. ( read original story …)
China tells US to stop ‘unreasonable suppression’ of Huawei
Beijing has urged the United States to stop the “unreasonable suppression of Huawei and Chinese enterprises” after Washington announced new export controls to restrict the tech giant’s access to … ( read original story …)
U.S. begins airport screenings as coronavirus spreads in China
A deadly virus appears to be spreading in China, prompting the U.S. to take steps to prevent further outbreaks. The CDC and Customs and Border Protection began screening passengers from China for the … (…
Taiwan’s success in fighting coronavirus has bolstered its global standing. This has infuriated Beijing
Taiwan’s successful handling of the coronavirus pandemic has not only won it plaudits the world over. It has also given the island a rare opportunity to boost its international profile — much to the ……
Asia Today: China to curtail assembly; Australia eases up
Police have announced a ban on drones and other low-flying objects because of the May 20-28 meeting, so this year’s could run about a week. China’s ruling Communist Party decided to go ahead with the…
Chinese construction workers leave a building complex in Beijing, China
Chinese construction workers leave a building complex in Beijing on Friday, May 15, 2020. At least two dozen asymptomatic cases were reported in Wuhan, ground zero for the Covid-19 pandemic, as the … ( read…
Taiwan must accept Chinese status to attend WHO, says Beijing
Chinese diplomats have asked European states to deny support for Taiwan’s attendance … ( read original story …)
U.S. stock market swings higher despite rising U.S.-China tensions; oil up
U.S. stocks gyrated on Friday before ending slightly higher, as investors worried about increased China-U.S. trade hostilities and disappointing retail sales figures, while signs of a pick-up in crude … ( read original story …)
China Acknowledges Destroying Early Coronavirus Samples, Confirming U.S. Accusation
China National Health Commission official Liu Dengfeng said some early COVID-19 samples were destroyed after the disease was deemed too dangerous to handle for some facilities. ( read original story …)
PBS affiliates partnered with China-backed outlet to air pro-Beijing movie: report
China documentary produced in conjunction with an outlet controlled by the Chinese Communist government, according to a new report. ( read original story …)
