China’s president pledged $2 billion to fight the virus, a move the U.S. criticized as an effort to head off scrutiny of its handling of the pandemic. ( read original story …)
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China Pledges $2 Billion to Fight Coronavirus as Donald Trump Threatens to Cut WHO Funding Permanently
The United States and China have feuded over the World Health Organization’s role in battling the novel coronavirus, with President Donald Trump criticizing the WHO and Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping … ( read original story…
Australia coronavirus live: NSW students to return full time next week as Australia condemns China barley tariff– latest updates
NSW premier Gladys Berejiklian expected to confirm the return date of full time schooling from 25 May. Follow all the latest news, live … ( read original story …)
Hong Kong lawmakers clash again as pro-Beijing lawmaker elected key committee chair
Clashes broke out in Hong Kong’s legislature Monday for a second time this month as a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair of a key committee that scrutinizes bills, ending a prolonged struggle … (…
Australia ‘deeply disappointed’ after China imposes 80% tariff on barley imports
Trade minister indicates Australia may appeal new tax, which comes after a push for a coronavirus inquiry … ( read original story …)
Health secretary Alex Azar slams WHO as China backs coronavirus investigation
Health secretary Alex Azar blasted the World Health Organization as China’s Xi Jinping signaled a willingness to participate in a coronavirus probe. ( read original story …)
Poor Countries Borrowed Billions from China. They Can’t Pay It Back.
Nations want Beijing to forgive or renegotiate loans as their economies suffer. Doing so would be costly. Saying no could hurt China’s global image. ( read original story …)
Pompeo Blasts WHO And China For Excluding Taiwan From This Week’s Health Assembly
By not inviting Taiwan to its health assembly, the World Health Organization kept out “scientific expertise on pandemic disease” and “damaged the WHO’s credibility,” the secretary of state said. ( read original story …)
Coronavirus News: China Pledges $2 Billion In WHO Funding To Help Developing Countries
China’s Xi Jinping announced that his country would be pledging $2 billion in funding for the World Health Organization to help respond to COVID-19 in developing nations. ( read original story …)
The Coronavirus Threatens China’s Belt and Road Loans
Nations want Beijing to forgive or renegotiate loans as their economies suffer. Doing so would be costly. Saying no could hurt China’s global image. ( read original story …)
Germans View China and U.S. as Equally Important Allies
Germans now see their country’s relationship with China as nearly just as important as its relationship with the United States – a stark change in mindset from a year ago and with the coronavirus ……
Hong Kong legislature erupts over pro-Beijing chair
On Monday, clashes broke out in the Hong Kong legislature after a pro-Beijing lawmaker was elected as chair. The new chair could help passage of a law that criminalizes abuse of the Chinese national ……
Hong Kong pro-democracy lawmakers dragged out of legislative session before pro-Beijing camp elects chair
Several pro-democracy lawmakers in Hong Kong were dragged out of a legislative council session on Monday in a melee that broke out over a bill that would criminalize disrespect of the Chinese national … (…
