Japan's economy was already struggling prior to the virus, due to the U.S.-China trade war and a consumption tax hike. ( read original story ...)
Rohingya refugees sent to flood-prone Bangladesh island after months at sea
After being turned away by Malaysia, at least 500 Rohingya refugees facing persecution in Myanmar have spent two months at sea. Now one boat of 29 people has been sent to an "uninhabitable" ... ( read original story ...)
India cracks down on Muslims under cover of coronavirus
Indian police are arresting high-profile Muslim activists and ordinary civilians under the cover of the coronavirus pandemic in a crackdown that follows anti-government protests and communal riots ... ( read original story ...)
‘King of Bollywood’, Will Smith in star-studded India virus benefit
India's "King of Bollywood" superstar Shah Rukh Khan told jokes and sang for his adoring fans on Sunday during an almost five-hour online benefit to raise funds for those affected by the coronavirus ... ( read original story ...)
Pompeo Ties Coronavirus to China Lab, Despite Spy Agencies’ Uncertainty
The secretary of state cited “enormous evidence” that the virus came from a research laboratory in Wuhan, backing an assertion by President Trump. ( read original story ...)
Back to School in China: Smaller Classes, Innovations and Lessons for Others
Smaller classes, shorter days and parental pickup at the school gate instead of a crowded journey on public transportation — for some urban Chinese students, a return to school has meant better ... ( read original story ...)
DHS report: China hid virus’ severity to hoard supplies
U.S. officials believe China covered up the extent of the coronavirus outbreak — and how contagious the disease is — to stock up on medical supplies needed to respond to ... ( read original story ...)
US intelligence documents accuse China of covering up coronavirus outbreak severity to hoard supplies
The report also says China held off informing the World Health Organization that the coronavirus "was a contagion" for much of January so it could order medical supplies from abroad. ( read original story ...)
DHS Report Accuses China of ‘Intentionally Concealing Severity’ of Coronavirus Outbreak to Hoard Medical Supplies
Beijing increased imports and decreased exports of medical supplies while downplaying the severity of the virus, according to the analysis. ( read original story ...)
US looks to exploit anger over Beijing’s South China Sea ambitions
Washington hopes to capitalise on anger over persistent Chinese aggression in the South China Sea to rally rival claimants against Beijing. China has continued to assert its dominance of the ... ( read original story ...)