Asian and European countries rushed to tighten restrictions on Friday after a new and possibly vaccine-resistant coronavirus variant was detected in South Africa, with Singapore and India announcing s …
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Beijing condemns Solomon Islands violence and attacks on Chinese businesses
Chinese foreign ministry also voices support for South Pacific nation’s decision to switch diplomatic ties from Taipei.
In I.O.C.’s ‘Quiet Diplomacy,’ Critics See Whitewash of China’s Actions
The handling of the Peng Shuai case raised new questions about the I.O.C.’s relationship with China. One Olympic official called its actions ‘discreet.’ Critics called it collaboration.
Trump says top US general should be ‘tried for treason’ for intervening to prevent a war with China
Trump called Milley “one of the dumber generals in the military” and has repeatedly said he should be tried for treason, which is punishable by death.
China’s antibody drugs for COVID-19 patients await soon approval
Intravenous antibody drugs will soon become another approved medical weapon against COVID-19 in China. A wonder drug, while being reviewed by Chinese regulators, already seen compassionate use in more …
Taking new aim at COVID-19
We have vaccines to prevent COVID-19, but effective, easy-to-administer drugs to help people survive and recover once they’ve been infected remain limited. Duke University chemists are working on new …
New COVID-19 variant: What we know about the B.1.1.529 variant; travel bans; WHO meeting
A new variant of the COVID-19 virus has scientists around the world concerned and a growing number of countries reinstituting travel bans.
U.S. lawmakers meet with officials in Taiwan despite China tensions
Five U.S. lawmakers met with government officials in Taiwan despite warnings from Beijing as tensions between China and the democratic island continue to rise. NBC News’ Josh Lederman reports.
Trump goes after Woodward, Costa over China
Former President Trump went after The Washington Post’s Bob Woodward and Robert Costa over their recent book on his presidency, specifically attacking claims that Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark …
China is developing a nuclear reactor for space travel ‘100 times more powerful than Nasa device’
Chinese media says that the secrecy around the projects mean there are no laws that could deal with a potential botched launch or a meltdown …
US Lawmakers Visit Taiwan; China Conducts Military Patrols
Five U.S. lawmakers have met with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen during a surprise one-day visit intended to reaffirm America’s support for the self-governing island that is claimed by China.
IIHF to decide on China men’s ice hockey team participation on Dec. 6
The International Ice Hockey Federation (IIHF) will decide next month on China’s participation in the men’s event at the Beijing Winter Olympics after a review of player eligibility documents, having …
A murder suspect fled to China from Taiwan. Now he’s stuck in Covid quarantine
China’s stringent zero-Covid policy has allowed authorities to catch thousands of imported coronavirus cases. But, occasionally, it might help catch a fugitive too.
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