Chau was appointed to the WHO in February 2016 by its previous head Dr. Margaret Chan, a Chinese national with close ties to Beijing. Appointments only last two years, which means Tedros has twice ……
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Europe risks being left behind China, U.S. by coronavirus: Siemens CEO
The coronavirus pandemic could damage European competitiveness by accelerating the economic dominance of the United States and China, Siemens Chief Executive Joe Kaeser warned. ( read original story …)
China’s ‘Wolf Warrior’ Diplomats Are Ready to Fight
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has adopted an aggressive new stance, spurred by Beijing’s push to increase its global influence. Once low-key diplomats are taking on foes big and small—and the … ( read original story…
Asia virus latest: Beijing hits back at Trump; China seeks to stop wildlife trade
Beijing accused Donald Trump of smearing China and shirking American responsibilities to the World Health Organization, after the US president threatened to pull out of the UN health body. The … ( read original story…
Australian Student Critical of China Threatened with Expulsion, Prosecution
An Australian university is threatening to expel a student and take legal action against him for his criticism of Beijing, in a case that has renewed tensions over Chinese influence in higher … ( read…
Trump threatens to exit WHO, leaving China to lead the virus fight
In a four-page letter detailing his grievances with the WHO, Trump called on the group to “demonstrate independence from China,” renewing a complaint that led him in April to temporarily suspend U.S. ( read original…
U.S. Is Using Taiwan as a Pressure Point in Tech Fight With China
The Trump administration is challenging Chinese access to Taiwan’s high-tech supply chain — and, by extension, Beijing’s influence over the island it claims as its territory. ( read original story …)
U.S.-China clash dominates as WHO summit highlights coronavirus tensions
President Donald Trump teed up the final day of the summit by sending an excoriating letter to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. ( read original story …)
Air pollution is already spiking in China with the virus lockdown lifted
As industry resumes, deadly pollutants hit levels in April even higher than last year, prompting warnings of a “dirty” economic rebound. ( read original story …)
Russia Will Oppose Any ‘Mock Trial’ of WHO, China Over Coronavirus, Senate Speaker Says
Valentina Matviyenko praised both the World Health Organization and China for their work in trying to slow the worldwide spread of the virus. ( read original story …)
WHO coronavirus assembly: U.S.-China clash dominates as summit reaches finale
President Donald Trump teed up the final day of the summit by sending an excoriating letter to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. ( read original story …)
China Says Trump Is Trying to Smear Regime After President Gives WHO 30 Day Ultimatum
Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian told reporters that President Donald Trump had miscalculated the situation by trying to shift blame for the pandemic to Beijing. ( read original story …)
Australia says it doesn’t want trade war with China over coronavirus tensions
Australia says it doesn’t want a trade war with China, which is angry at Australia’s push for an investigation into its handling of the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
