Indonesia's economic growth in the first quarter slowed significantly more than expected to the weakest in nearly two decades, as the coronavirus pandemic brought business activity to a halt, ... ( read original story ...)
Indonesia reports 395 new coronavirus infections, 19 deaths
Indonesia reported on Monday 395 new coronavirus infections, taking the total in the Southeast Asian country to 11,587, said health ministry official Achmad Yurianto. Yurianto reported 19 new ... ( read original story ...)
Chaos outside liquor stores as India eases virus lockdown
Police used batons on Monday to beat back thirsty Indians jostling to buy alcohol for the first time in 40 days as the government eased further the world's biggest coronavirus lockdown. "We have been ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. couple’s nightmare: Held in China, away from daughter
The first thing Daniel Hsu noticed about the room was that there were no sharp edges. The walls were covered with beige rubber, the table wrapped in soft, grey leather. ( read original story ...)
‘No remedy, no rights’: China blocks foreigners from leaving
Mandy Luo was effectively orphaned in suburban Seattle at age 16 after Chinese authorities blocked her parents from leaving China, though they had committed no crimes ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus, Italy, China: Your Monday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering Italy starting to reopen, China facing a backlash and why some places fare better with outbreaks than others. Italy, which has had the deadliest outbreak in Europe, will ... ( read original story ...)
The Latest: China reports 3 new cases, New Zealand none
The new coronavirus causes mild or moderate symptoms for most people. For some, especially older adults and people with existing health problems, it can cause more severe illness or death. — China ... ( read original story ...)
China’s banned Sun lodges appeal with Swiss federal court: report
Banned Chinese swimmer Sun Yang has lodged an appeal at the Swiss federal court in a bid to overturn his eight-year suspension for doping, the Swimming World website reported on Tuesday. ( read original story ...)
Liu Shouxiang, Champion of Watercolor in China, Dies at 61
By Raymond Zhong This obituary is part of a series about people who have died in the coronavirus pandemic. Read about others here. Liu Shouxiang, a teacher and painter of watercolor in China who spent ... ( read original story ...)
What to know about US legislation aimed at punishing China for human rights abuses
China has thrown an estimated 1 million minority Uyghurs into concentration camps without any legal process, according to the United Nations. ( read original story ...)