India reports world record one-day cases; Trump appointee to take leave after rant likening CDC scientists to ‘resistance’ ... ( read original story ...)
Asia Today: India’s gov’t criticized for handling of virus
India counted another record daily increase of coronavirus infections Thursday after Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government faced scathing opposition criticism in ... ( read original story ...)
Only the US has more coronavirus cases than India. But unlike Trump, its leader seems immune from criticism
Modi is seen by many as a "national messiah" who is working on a grander agenda to reshape the Indian nation along Hindu lines, and is not accountable for day-to-day government failures, say analysts. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India’s daily virus increase surges to record
Trump disputes health officials, sees mass vaccinations soon — New companies face tough task overcoming pandemic, recession — Hawaii to allow travelers to skip quarantine with virus test Follow AP’s ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan calls for global coalition against China’s aggression as US official flies in
Taiwan’s foreign minister has called for the international community to help defend his country against an intensifying military threat from China, fearing “a real possibility” of war. The comments ... ( read original story ...)
China says will make ‘necessary response’ to U.S. official’s Taiwan visit
China will make a "necessary response" to a visit by U.S. Undersecretary for Economic Affairs Keith Krach to Chinese-claimed Taiwan, and has lodged a complaint with Washington, the foreign ministry ... ( read original story ...)
China, Once Germany’s Partner in Growth, Turns Into a Rival
An informal partnership that kept Germany’s economy tethered to China’s for decades is unraveling, threatening Berlin’s—and Europe’s—post-pandemic recovery as the Asian giant stages a powerful ... ( read original story ...)
Macau hotels and casinos look forward to upcoming golden week holiday as travel restrictions with China are eased
The upcoming "golden week" holiday will come as a relief for Macau's struggling casinos and hotels, as hordes of Chinese tourists are expected to travel to the gaming destination after restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
Macau hotels and casinos look forward to upcoming golden week holiday as travel restrictions with China are eased
The upcoming "golden week" holiday will come as a relief for Macau's struggling casinos and hotels, as hordes of Chinese tourists are expected to travel to the gaming destination after restrictions ... ( read original story ...)
ByteDance rival Kuaishou aims to raise up to $5 billion in Hong Kong IPO – sources
Chinese online short video start-up Kuaishou aims to raise up to $5 billion in a Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO) as early as January, people with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters, ... ( read original story ...)