China has gone a month without announcing any new deaths from the coronavirus and has fewer than 100 patients in treatment for COVID-19 …
South Korea, China, Japan to hold video meeting on coronavirus
The health ministers of South Korea, China and Japan will get together by video conference on Friday to discuss ways to work together in the global campaign against the novel coronavirus, South Korean …
How a ‘Keepwell’ Clause Protects China Bonds (or Not)
Bankruptcy and debt restructuring in China is a murky process, especially for international investors. So-called keepwell provisions are one way bondholders try to protect themselves in case of …
China’s Wuhan says it has tested almost a third of its citizens for coronavirus
China’s Wuhan said on Friday it has tested over 3 million of its 11 million citizens for the coronavirus, as it seeks to test all residents after a cluster of new cases raised fears of a second wave …
China’s stay-at-home economy to thrive post-pandemic: Morgan Stanley
China’s stay-at-home economy will be its “new normal” in a post-pandemic world, where Chinese outbound travel demand may not be back until 2021, says Robin Xing, Morgan Stanley’s chief China economist …
Pompeo: United States condemns China’s attempts to ‘steal’ COVID-19 data
The United States condemns China’s attempts to “steal” U.S. intellectual property and data related to COVID-19 research, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Thursday.
Taiwan Dispute Spotlights Political Challenges Ahead of WHO Meeting
Next week the World Health Organization holds its annual meeting, where the U.S. will press for Taiwan to be included, despite China’s objections. At a time when the WHO is battling to curb the …
Lawmakers Request Federal Inquiry Over Concerns Drones Donated From China Are Being Used to Spy on the U.S.
China-based technology company DJI announced it had donated 100 drones to law enforcement agencies across the United States to help them “confront the coronavirus.” …
US increases military pressure on China as tensions rise over pandemic
The US is upping military pressure on China amid increased tensions over the South China Sea and accusing Beijing of seeking to leverage the coronavirus pandemic to extend its sphere of influence in …
Calgary Zoo sends pandas back to China, citing coronavirus
Amid a shortage of fresh bamboo because of travel and supply chain disruptions, the Calgary Zoo in Canada will relocate two pandas back to China where the perennial evergreen is in abundance.