China has gone a month without announcing any new deaths from the coronavirus and has fewer than 100 patients in treatment for COVID-19 ... ( read original story ...)
China’s Wuhan says it has tested almost a third of its citizens for coronavirus
China's Wuhan said on Friday it has tested over 3 million of its 11 million citizens for the coronavirus, as it seeks to test all residents after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a second wave ... ( read original story ...)
How a ‘Keepwell’ Clause Protects China Bonds (or Not)
Bankruptcy and debt restructuring in China is a murky process, especially for international investors. So-called keepwell provisions are one way bondholders try to protect themselves in case of ... ( read original story ...)
China’s stay-at-home economy to thrive post-pandemic: Morgan Stanley
China's stay-at-home economy will be its "new normal" in a post-pandemic world, where Chinese outbound travel demand may not be back until 2021, says Robin Xing, Morgan Stanley's chief China economist ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo: United States condemns China’s attempts to ‘steal’ COVID-19 data
The United States condemns China's attempts to "steal" U.S. intellectual property and data related to COVID-19 research, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Firm to Build Chip Factory in U.S.
Taiwan Semiconductor is set to announce plans to build an advanced chip factory in Arizona as U.S. concerns grow about dependence on Asia for the technology. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Dispute Spotlights Political Challenges Ahead of WHO Meeting
Next week the World Health Organization holds its annual meeting, where the U.S. will press for Taiwan to be included, despite China’s objections. At a time when the WHO is battling to curb the ... ( read original story ...)
Bahrain’s Ramadan drummer goes viral with coronavirus message
Ramadan drummers who awaken the faithful for their pre-dawn meal -- may be dying out across the Muslim world, but Yasser al-Samak has become a social media hit by adapting age-old songs for the time ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar Makes Wearing Masks Outside Mandatory With Violators Fined up to $50,000
Qatar's interior ministry announced on Thursday that wearing masks will be mandatory to go outside starting Sunday, and those who do not comply will be fined up ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar makes face masks mandatory on threat of jail, fines
Qatar has made wearing a face mask compulsory for everyone who steps outside their home, with violators facing jail time and fines of up to $55,000. The move comes as the number of reported novel ... ( read original story ...)