Beijing has succeeded in getting large parts of the economy up and running from a standstill in February, but analysts say policymakers face an uphill battle to revive growth as t ... ( read original story ...)
At Least Four Class-Action Suits Filed Against China, Seeking Trillions Over Coronavirus Outbreak in U.S.
The Chinese government, when it's acting in China, does not have any affirmative duties under United States law," one legal expert told Newsweek. ( read original story ...)
Macron questions China’s handling of coronavirus
The French president adds his voice to growing concern about China's transparency over the outbreak. ( read original story ...)
The WHO doesn’t only have a China problem — it has a dictator problem
For example, Syria’s blood bank is controlled by its defense ministry, which cannot procure blood because it is heavily sanctioned — so the WHO supplies it directly. That same ... ( read original story ...)
China Pledges to Support Small-Business Lending
Chinese authorities said they would step up loan subsidies for the country’s virus-hit small-business owners, as Beijing moves to revive the world’s second-largest economy. ( read original story ...)
Trump appears to equate Chinatown with China
She wanted everyone to pack into Chinatown long after I closed the BORDER TO CHINA," the president wrote of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi. ( read original story ...)
Macau casinos still ruled by mass but VIP baccarat makes Q1 gains
Macau casinos may have welcomed far fewer visitors in the first quarter of 2020 but mass market gaming revenue still managed to outpace its flashier VIP cousin. Figures released Thursday by Macau’s ... ( read original story ...)
Mass still made more than half Macau GGR in 1Q: govt
The Macau government issued on Thursday data regarding the first-quarter market split between revenue from VIP baccarat, mass-market table games, and electronic games. The Gaming Inspection and ... ( read original story ...)
With fewer new coronavirus cases, Hong Kong lawmaker says he hopes shutdown will end
Hong Kong reported four new coronavirus cases on Wednesday — the fourth consecutive day of single-digit growth in cases, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University. ( read original story ...)
Man admits to hurling petrol bombs outside two Hong Kong police stations, pleads guilty to raft of offences, including drug possession
Defence lawyer says client, who is jobless, has struggled with psychiatric problems for years and has been receiving treatment Prosecutors say outside court there was no evidence to show his offences ... ( read original story ...)