Beijing faces pressure over Taiwan’s status and an investigation into the origins of Covid-19. Plus, how the lockdown could leave us with cleaner, greener cities ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi backs WHO-led review of covid-19 outbreak, proposes aid for developing world
In an address referencing China's support for multilateral institutions and developing countries, Xi appeared to be differentiating himself from Trump. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi Says Pandemic Probe Should Only Happen Once Virus is ‘Under Control,’ But WHO Says That Could Be 5 Years Away
The president told the World Health Assembly that China has "acted with openness, transparency and responsibility" during the pandemic. ( read original story ...)
China tensions and chip sell-off present buying opportunity in three stocks, tech analyst says
This is just the latest time chips have been used as a weapon in the trade war, but it shouldn't be a major worry for investors, says Patrick Moorhead, president and principal at Moor Insights & ... ( read original story ...)
China eases resistance as calls mount for global probe into coronavirus origin
Beijing says it "took an active part" in drafting a formal call at the World Health Organization for a global investigation into the source of the coronavirus. ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi says supports WHO-led probe when COVID-19 under control
China supports a comprehensive review of the global response to the COVID-19 pandemic led by the World Health Organization (WHO) after the virus is brought under control, Chinese President Xi Jinping ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Xi pledges $2 billion to help fight coronavirus
Chinese President Xi Jinping was speaking via video conferencing at the opening ceremony of a key World Health Organization meeting. ( read original story ...)
QE or not QE? China’s central bank grapples with policy dilemma
China's plans to step up stimulus support for the virus-ravaged economy have promoted a heated debate among economists and advisers over whether the central bank should monetize its fiscal deficit ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong police had no systemic issues, says independent watchdog on protests
While Hong Kong's police had no systemic issues as an institution, their alleged use of force in the city's protests remains a personal and legal question by way of the complaints we received, says ... ( read original story ...)
US tells China not to intefere with its journalists in Hong Kong
The US on Sunday warned China against interfering with American journalists working in Hong Kong, in an escalating row between the two countries over press freedom and other issues. The two sides have ... ( read original story ...)