More than 120 countries back call for inquiry into origins of virus while US-led coalition is lobbying for Taiwan to attend as an observer …
U.S. mulls paying companies, tax breaks to pull supply chains from China
U.S. lawmakers and officials are crafting proposals to push American companies to move operations or key suppliers out of China that include tax breaks, new rules, and carefully structured subsidies.
China in communications with Australia over trade disputes: commerce minister
China’s commerce minister Zhong Shan said the two countries are in communication when asked about Australia’s request to discuss beef and barley trade issues, amid escalating tensions over the …
Pompeo warns China against interfering with American journalists in Hong Kong
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo warned the Chinese government against interfering with American journalists in Hong Kong, stating doing so would force the United States to reconsider the territory …
W.H.O. Meeting Could Bring Calls for China Investigation: Live Coverage
The United States and other nations might use Monday’s World Health Organization meeting to place blame on China.
China has been trying to avoid fallout from coronavirus. Now 100 countries are pushing for an investigation
Russia has joined about 100 countries in backing a resolution at the upcoming World Health Assembly (WHA), calling for an independent inquiry into the coronavirus pandemic. The European Union-drafted …
Pelosi ‘enslaving’ US to China with state bailouts, KT McFarland says
Political commentator KT McFarland told Fox News’ Steve Hilton on Sunday that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif. is “enslaving” the U.S. to China by advocating huge state bailouts to offset the …
China Virus Cluster, Yemen, Cirque du Soleil: Your Monday Briefing
Good morning. We’re covering a new lockdown in China, a power-sharing deal in Afghanistan and the fate of Cirque du Soleil. The authorities reintroduced lockdown measures in northeastern China, even …
Defeat, Riots And Recriminations: China Football’s Darkest Day
China were stunned 2-1 at home by neighbours Hong Kong, then still under British rule, on one of the most infamous nights in Chinese football history. It is notorious not just because China’s hopes of …
Asia Today: China keeping Beijing petition offices closed
China’s official media say the central government petition offices in Beijing, where people come from across China to register complaints, will remain closed for the time being as a virus-control meas …