China’s aviation regulator said on Wednesday daily transported air passenger numbers rose 7.9% this month, as of April 21, from March, but was only at 29% of the level seen a year ago, in a sign of …
India stops rapid tests over China kit issues
India has become the latest country to report issues with rapid test kits hailed as a “game-changer”.
U.S. monitors reports of North Korean leader’s illness; South Korea, China doubtful
South Korean and Chinese officials and sources familiar with U.S. intelligence on Tuesday cast doubt on reports that is gravely ill after a cardiovascular procedure, while the White House said it was …
Dissident artist Ai Weiwei says virus has only strengthened China’s ‘police state’
The artist has been critical of China’s handling of the outbreak and believes the “arrogance and success” of the government’s authoritarian tactics will lead it into another crisis.
Coronavirus: Missouri becomes first state to sue China over ‘an appalling campaign of deceit’
Missouri filed suit against China, seeking damages for “the enormous loss of life, human suffering, and economic turmoil” from COVID-19.
China calls for end of blaming and ‘finger-pointing’
China said this is a time for solidarity and cooperation, not “finger-pointing” and “politicization” as its top diplomats in New York officially handed over a donation of medical supplies to hard-hit …
US state sues China over virus handling
The US state of Missouri is suing the Chinese government over its handling of the coronavirus which it says has led to severe economic losses. In the lawsuit, Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt …
Did China downplay COVID19 concerns?
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Virus May Shave Off 95% Profit of Macau Casinos in March Quarter
Macau casino operators are expected to show a 95% drop in their earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortization for the March quarter, according to a Bloomberg survey of analyst estimates …
Taiwan Defence Minister Apologises After Coronavirus Outbreak on Navy Ship
Taiwan’s defence minister apologised and said he was willing to resign after a coronavirus outbreak on a navy ship which visited the Pacific last month just as the country celebrated a huge drop in …