Japan’s economy was already struggling prior to the virus, due to the U.S.-China trade war and a consumption tax hike.
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.
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 …
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
White House officials blame China for coronavirus pandemic
Trump administration officials continued to blame China on Sunday for the global coronavirus pandemic. and subsequent economic fallout. This comes as mixed messages surface about reopening the U.S.
China imprisons ex-journalist for 15 years to ‘punish him for his political speech,’ activists say
A Chinese former journalist has been sentenced to 15 years in prison on allegations that he attacked China’s ruling Communist Party, activists say.
DHS report accuses China of hiding coronavirus info so it could hoard supplies
The report says that in January of this year, Beijing dramatically increased its imports and decreased its exports of medical supplies.