The novel coronavirus has escalated tensions between the U.S. and China in ways that will likely linger after the virus is contained. WSJ’s Gerald F. Seib explains. Photo: Kevin Lamarque/Reuters … ( read original story…
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Australia, China tensions rise over coronavirus inquiry call
Australia has asked the Chinese ambassador to explain what it called a threat of “economic coercion” in response to Canberra’s push for an international inquiry into the source and spread of the … ( read…
China lab rejects COVID-19 conspiracy claims, but virus origins still a mystery
Claims that the coronavirus pandemic originated in a laboratory in the Chinese city of Wuhan have no basis in fact, the head of the lab told Reuters, adding that there were still no conclusive answers…
China says Indian criticism of coronavirus test kits is “irresponsible”
China has criticised India’s decision to stop using Chinese testing kits for the novel coronavirus because of quality issues as unfair and irresponsible in the latest strain in their ties. ( read original story …)
Canberra to call Beijing’s bluff over economic boycott threat
Australia will look to call China’s bluff over threats of economic retaliation as research reveals flare-ups over the past 20 years have not dented trade. ( read original story …)
Australia Rebuffs China Boycott Threat to Press for International Inquiry Into Pandemic Origins
“We reject any suggestion that economic coercion is an appropriate response to a call for such an assessment, when what we need is global cooperation,” said Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs … ( read original…
Trump says China could have stopped Covid-19 and suggests US will seek damages
President says US is conducting ‘serious investigations’ into Beijing’s handling of virus … ( read original story …)
Luckin Coffee: Scandal-hit chain raided by regulators in China
One of China’s most powerful regulators has raided the offices of Luckin Coffee after opening an investigation into the scandal-hit firm. The firm’s shares slumped this month after it revealed that it … ( read…
China says coronavirus posing new risks, challenges to workplace safety
The coronavirus outbreak is posing new challenges and risks to workplace safety for manufacturers, including an increase in unused inventory of dangerous goods and lack of adequate safety training for … ( read original story…
Beijing doubles down in EU propaganda battle
China is pushing ahead with a propaganda campaign critical of Western democracies and their handling of the coronavirus, even after protests from Paris and a high-profile diplomatic dispute between … ( read original story …)
Extensive contact tracing, isolation controlled coronavirus spread in Shenzhen, China: Study
Extensive contact tracing and isolation were key tools in controlling the spread of COVID-19 in Shenzhen, China, a city of 12.5 million. ( read original story …)
Trump faults China for coronavirus’ spread, says U.S. investigating
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday that China could have stopped the coronavirus before it swept the globe and said his administration was conducting “serious investigations” into what … ( read original story …)
China threatens economic punishments if Australia investigates Beijing’s coronavirus response
China is warning Australia that it could face economic consequences if it doesn’t back off from an investigation into Beijing’s handling of the coronavirus. ( read original story …)
