China has decided to hold the annual meeting of its ceremonial parliament late next month after postponing it for weeks because of the coronavirus outbreak. ( read original story ...)
China bristles at call by Australia to investigate Covid-19 origin
Beijing warns relationship could be damaged ‘beyond repair’ after prime minister Scott Morrison cites ‘extraordinary’ impact of virus ... ( read original story ...)
Baby steps, boom times and Tiger: pro golf in China marks 25 years
Twenty-five years ago professional tournament golf took its first steps in China and, despite a few stumbles, paved the way to establishing the sport in a country where it was once banned as a ... ( read original story ...)
China silent amid global calls to give Africa debt relief
African leaders are asking what China can do for them as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to destroy economies across a continent where Beijing is both the top trading partner and top lender ... ( read original story ...)
China Unveils New Date for Legislative Meeting Delayed by Coronavirus
China announced a new date for its annual legislative conclave, now set for late May after a 2½-month delay, signaling confidence that the country’s coronavirus contagion has been sufficiently ... ( read original story ...)
Exclusive: China’s Pinduoduo alerts police to suspected bribery involving Cue manager, sources say
Chinese e-commerce firm Pinduoduo Inc has referred a case of suspected bribery of one of its staff by a manager at digital advertising firm Cue Holdings to the Shanghai police, according to two people ... ( read original story ...)
China Mounts Aggressive Defense to Calls for Coronavirus Compensation
Beijing has adopted a “no-holds barred” diplomatic push to quash criticism of its handling of the outbreak and to fend off efforts, including by President Trump, to hold it financially accountable. ( read original story ...)
China accuses U.S. of ‘barefaced lies’ about coronavirus response
China thinks the U.S. should start looking at its own coronavirus response before taking the blame overseas.U.S. politicians, particularly Republicans, have repeatedly blamed China's government for an ... ( read original story ...)
Mainland China reports 22 new coronavirus cases vs 6 a day earlier
Mainland China reported 22 new coronavirus cases for April 28, up from 6 reported a day earlier, putting its total number of COVID-19 infections to date at 82,858. ( read original story ...)
Taiwan Was Having a Terrific U.S.-China Trade War Until Coronavirus Arrived
Taiwan’s comparative advantage in hardware is pivotal. But this, by itself, will not set Taiwan up for the industrial and technological challenges of the future. It needs to be prepared for life after ... ( read original story ...)