Brazil continues to battle a surge in infections with 16,409 new cases reported. ( read original story ...)
The Latest: India Climbs to 7th Biggest Outbreak in World
The Latest on the coronavirus pandemic. 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 ... ( read original story ...)
China asks state firms to halt purchases of U.S. soybeans, pork, sources say
China has asked its state-owned firms to halt purchases of soybeans and pork from the United States, two people familiar with the matter said, after Washington said it would eliminate special U.S. ( read original story ...)
China Warns U.S. It Will Retaliate on Moves Over Hong Kong
China said on Monday U.S. attempts to harm Chinese interests will be met with firm countermeasures, criticising a U.S. decision to begin ending special treatment for Hong Kong as well as actions ... ( read original story ...)
Nationalism in China is running high. Here’s how Beijing reins it in.
Coincidentally, Friday was the 15th anniversary of China’s anti-secession law — and a senior defense official in Beijing vowed to “smash” any possibility of Taiwan independence. So far, the government ... ( read original story ...)
‘Lemon’ or not, Trump is stuck with Phase 1 China trade deal
U.S. President Donald Trump has little choice but to stick with his Phase 1 China trade deal despite his anger at Beijing over the coronavirus pandemic, new Hong Kong security rules, and dwindling ... ( read original story ...)
China jeers as George Floyd protests sweep U.S.
"I can't breathe," wrote Hua Chunying, a spokeswoman of China’s Foreign Ministry — a reference to words uttered by Floyd as he lay pinned down by police.. ( read original story ...)
In China, U.S. Protests a Hot Topic on State, Social Media
China's state-run CCTV aired parts of an interview that his brother, Philonise Floyd, gave to U.S. news channel MSNBC in its noon broadcast on Monday, where he said U.S. President Donald Trump did not ... ( read original story ...)
China says U.S. ‘addicted to quitting’ over plan to withdraw from WHO
Reuters China said on Monday the United States was "addicted to quitting" following a U.S. decision to leave the World Health Organization (WHO) and said the withdrawal reveals a pursuit of power ... ( read original story ...)
China gets propaganda win on Hong Kong from Trump’s protest response
US President Donald Trump's reaction to protests at home stands in marked contrast to the US' position on demonstrations in Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)