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 …)
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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 …)
W.H.O. Meeting Could Bring Calls for China Investigation: Live Coverage
The United States and other nations might use Monday’s World Health Organization meeting to place blame on China. ( read original story …)
China in communications with Australia over trade disputes: commerce minister
China’s commerce minister Zhong Shan said the two countries are in communication when asked about Australia’s request to discuss beef and barley trade issues, amid escalating tensions over the … ( read original story …)
Pelosi ‘enslaving’ US to China with state bailouts, KT McFarland says
Political commentator KT McFarland told Fox News’ Steve Hilton on Sunday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. is “enslaving” the U.S. to China by advocating huge state bailouts to offset the … ( read original…
Asia Today: China keeping Beijing petition offices closed
The central government petition offices in Beijing, where people come from across China to register complaints, will remain closed for the time being as a … ( read original story …)
‘Superpower marathon’: U.S. may lead China in tech right now — but Beijing has the strength to catch up
Research shows China still needs to catch up in the areas of artificial intelligence, jet engines as well as semi-conductor manufacturing and design capability, but the U.S. cannot rest on its laurels … ( read…
Shanghai and Shenzhen stock markets are shaping up as viable rivals to Hong Kong in the race for the biotech IPO crown
The changes afoot reflect the competition between the three stock exchanges – Hong Kong, Shanghai and Shenzhen – to claim the crown as the go-to destination for Chinese companies. ( read original story …)
Chinese Continue Wearing Protective Face Masks Outside in Beijing, China
Chinese continue wearing protective face masks outside as the coronavirus pandemic threat continues in Beijing on Sunday, May 17, 2020. Wuhan, a city of 11 million, where the Covid-19 pandemic … ( read original story…
