Documents reveal that Chinese President Xi Jinping waited six days to publicly warn about the Wuhan coronavirus outbreak, after his top officials determined that the situation was “likely to develop … ( read original story…
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China vows support for WHO after Trump pulls funding over its coronavirus response
China vowed support for the World Health Organization Wednesday, slamming President Trump for pulling American funding amid the global coronavirus pandemic. ( read original story …)
UPDATE 1-Malaysia, Shenzhen stock exchanges to widen investment opportunities, cross-border collaboration
Malaysia’s stock exchange has entered into a memorandum of understanding with Shenzhen Stock Exchange to broaden opportunities in investment and facilitate further cross-border collaboration between … ( read original story …)
China held off warning of likely coronavirus pandemic for nearly a week, AP investigation finds
In the six days after top Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus, the city of Wuhan at the epicenter of the disease hosted a mass banquet for…
China Criticizes Trump’s WHO Defunding as Virus Death Toll Passes 126,000
President Trump’s decision to halt funding for the World Health Organization drew criticism from China as the International Monetary Fund offered a dire economic prediction for the world. ( read original story …)
Mekong river groups urge China to show transparency after dam report
Groups working to protect the Mekong River have called for greater transparency and cooperation from China after a report that Chinese dams held back water during a damaging drought in downstream … ( read original…
Beijing Sends Survey Ship To South China Sea As Region Battles Coronavirus
The Chinese survey vessel, the Haiyang Dizhi 8, appeared Tuesday well within the EEZ of Vietnam about 160 km (100 miles) offshore. ( read original story …)
Taiwan’s largest carrier, China Airlines considers a name change
The coronavirus pandemic has led to fresh calls from the public to change the name of Taiwan’s largest carrier, China Airlines. Both government and airline officials don’t appear to be opposed to the … (…
Beijing seeks to boost financial system as coronavirus pummels growth
China’s central bank has cut one of its most important lending rates to a record low as Beijing seeks to boost liquidity in the financial system and cushion the hit to the economy from the…
Beijing’s attack on Hong Kong opposition viewed as ‘taste of what’s to come’ as attention pivots from coronavirus to city’s legislative elections
Beijing’s top representatives have accused the opposition of paralysing the city’s governance with filibustering tactics in the legislature Pan-democrats say the criticism oversteps the central … ( read original story …)
China didn’t warn public of likely pandemic for 6 key days
In the six days after top Chinese officials secretly determined they likely were facing a pandemic from a new coronavirus, the city of Wuhan at the epicenter of the disease hosted a mass banquet for…
Asia shares consolidate, China cuts another interest rate
China moved again to cushion its economy, cutting a key medium-term interest rate to record lows and paving the way for a similar reduction in benchmark loan rates. While not unexpected, it did help ……
Tesla’s China car registrations surge in March as Shanghai factory back up
Tesla’s China registrations rose to 12,709 units in March from 2,314 in February. Overall auto sales in China plunged 43.4% in March, as a coronavirus pandemic continued to depress demand, industry … ( read original…
