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China delayed releasing coronavirus info, frustrating WHO, documents and recordings reveal
Throughout January, the WHO publicly praised China for what it called a speedy response to the new coronavirus. In fact, Chinese officials sat on releasing the genetic map of the deadly virus for over ……
China gutted Hong Kong’s autonomy. Trump’s reaction failed on every count.
CHINA’S GUTTING of Hong Kong’s autonomy demanded a strong response from the United States, one that imposed tangible consequences while avoiding inflammatory rhetoric or linkage to unrelated issues. ( read original story …)
How China blocked WHO and Chinese scientists early in coronavirus outbreak
Despite publicly lauding China, WHO officials complained privately that the country wasn’t sharing vital information. ( read original story …)
China stalled reporting genetic information about COVID-19, angering WHO: Report
World Health Organization (WHO) officials reportedly expressed concern about their access to information from Chinese officials about the spread of the coronavirus even while publicly praising China’s … ( read original story …)
U.S. lawmakers say Uighur bill supports China’s Muslims
U.S. lawmakers on Tuesday said legislation targeting Chinese officials over treatment of the country’s Uighur Muslim minority sent a “clear message” of support from Washington, seeking to prod the … ( read original story …)
Bipartisan U.S. blame directed at Beijing over China-India border dispute
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a senior Democratic congressional leader have reprimanded China for bullying behaviour toward India during a military standoff on their disputed border. ( read original story …)
Marine 3-Star Hits Back at Claims that Corps’ Future Design Is Too China-Focused
Lt. Gen. Eric Smith is involved in war games shaping a decade-long plan to reorganize the Marine Corps for future fights. ( read original story …)
Gold firms on economic woes, strained US-China ties
Gold firmed on Tuesday as investors sought a hedge against the economic fallout from the coronavirus pandemic and uncertainties stemming from tensions between Washington and Beijing and protests … ( read original story …)
China’s slow reporting of coronavirus data vexed WHO
Controls on information and competition policies within China’s public health system were to blame, documents show. ( read original story …)
U.S. rebukes China for border ‘aggression’ with India
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and a senior congressional leader have reprimanded China for bullying behaviour towards India during a military standoff on their disputed border. ( read original story …)
Amid domestic US unrest, Pompeo hits China over Tiananmen
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is marking this week’s anniversary of China’s deadly 1989 crackdown on pro-democracy protesters in Tiananmen Square — a day after federal … ( read original story …)
COVID-19 Update: Inhalable Remdesivir; China’s Footdragging; The Mask Traders
Abiomed also received emergency use authorization from the agency for its Impella RP to be used for COVID-19 patients with right side ventricular failure. Protesters in Pennsylvania, Florida, … ( read original story …)
