A top Chinese government official criticized President Donald Trump and the U.S. response to the coronavirus pandemic, saying that American criticism of China over the outbreak is intended to ... ( read original story ...)
China Sets Date for Congress, Signaling Coronavirus Is Under Control
The Communist Party is eager to use its most important political spectacle to project confidence in the face of economic challenges and foreign criticism. ( read original story ...)
China trial shows Gilead’s drug does not show benefits in COVID-19 patients: Lancet
Gilead Sciences Inc's experimental drug remdesivir does not speed up recovery from COVID-19 compared with placebo in critically-ill, hospitalised patients, according to data from a trial in China ... ( read original story ...)
U.S. Concerned China Still Not Being Transparent About Lab Activities, Says Secretary of State Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is accusing the Chinese government of withholding information about the origin and spread of COVID-19. ( read original story ...)
US Navy ship sails through Chinese-claimed waters in South China Sea
A US Navy guided-missile destroyer sailed through waters near the Paracel islands in the South China Sea challenging China's claim to the area, the Navy said Wednesday. ( read original story ...)
As virus infections dwindle, Hong Kong protests gain steam
Demonstrators have gathered in a luxury mall in Hong Kong and chanted pro-democracy slogans in the latest in a string of protests over the past week as the city's coronavirus outbreak slows ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong court rejects appeal by protest leader Edward Leung
A Hong Kong court on Wednesday rejected an appeal by pro-democracy activist Edward Leung against a six-year jail term for his part in demonstrations in the Chinese-ruled city in 2016 that turned ... ( read original story ...)
Talking Horses: French racing still on course plus Hong Kong tips
Racing is likely to be one of very few major sports taking place in France this summer ... ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Emerging From Pandemic With a Stronger Hand Against China
Very few governments around the world are likely to emerge from the pandemic in an even stronger position than before. Taiwan is one of them -- and that’s not good for China. ( read original story ...)
China can’t be allowed to block Taiwan from WHO
In the 17 years since it was hit hard by Sars, Taiwan has been ready for the threat of an emerging infectious disease. As a result, when information about an outbreak of a novel form of pneumonia in ... ( read original story ...)