Beijing has drawn accusations it is using the distraction of the coronavirus pandemic to advance regional interests. Here are some examples ... ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: US and China trade conspiracy theories
From the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak, conspiracy theories about the origin and scale of the disease were spread on online platforms. Among these were the false claim that the virus was ... ( read original story ...)
Senate GOP talking points on coronavirus: Blame China, not Trump
Republican Senate candidates are encouraged to deflect blame from President Trump's handling of the coronavirus crisis. ( read original story ...)
Has China Won? by Kishore Mahbubani review — America and China’s battle for supremacy
In 1945 the United States was the planet’s dominant force, with half its entire GDP: it became the only leading participant of the Second World War to show a profit. Half a century later it was also ... ( read original story ...)
State Department says coronavirus samples from China “critical” for developing vaccine; Experts say that’s not the case
Medical experts interviewed by CBS News question some of the administration's claims about whether China's lack of transparency is actually is blocking the world from developing a vaccine. ( read original story ...)
Why I’m walking away from China
Sell, not sorry, is the hardest word for investors because, while we buy in hope for the future, selling is an admission that this is where we stop the clock — for good or ill. Last Monday, I sold all ... ( read original story ...)
US firms upbeat on Qatar market despite pandemic, says business council exec
American companies are keeping an upbeat outlook on the Qatari economy, an official of the US-Qatar Business Council (USQBC) has said, citing quick government support, among other initiatives offered, ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar 2022 World Cup stadiums waiting for football to restart
With all sporting activity currently suspended in Qatar due to the coronavirus pandemic, clubs and the Qatar Football Association are waiting to find out when the national leagues and the Amir Cup can ... ( read original story ...)
Qatar harnesses AI, digital solutions to combat Covid-19: OBG
Qatar is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital solutions as part of its efforts to halt the spread of Covid-19, Oxford Business Group (OBG) has said in a report. ( read original story ...)
Qatar, Saudi Arabia bid to host 2030 Asian Games
23 Apr 2020 18:00 GMT The city of Hangzhou, in China's eastern Zhejiang province, will host the Asian Games in 2022 [File: AFP] Qatar and Saudi Arabia will compete for the hosting rights of the Asian ... ( read original story ...)