Hong Kong unveiled a government shake-up on Wednesday that it said was aimed at reviving the financial hub’s beleaguered economy and had nothing to do with a recent controversy over Beijing’s role in …
Coronavirus live updates: Total cases in Singapore top 10,000; new cases in Germany jump by 2,237
China’s National Health Commission said there were 30 new confirmed cases as of April 21, and no new deaths were reported for the seventh straight day.
Missouri is suing China over the coronavirus pandemic. It’s the latest conservative gambit.
Schmitt’s lawsuit appears to be part of a growing effort among elected officials, mostly GOP lawmakers, to make China quite literally pay for the mounting pain and economic turmoil that covid-19 has …
China calls virus lawsuit brought by US state ‘very absurd’
BEIJING — China on Wednesday slammed a lawsuit brought against it by the U.S. state of Missouri over the coronavirus pandemic as “very absurd.” Foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said the legal …
Coronavirus Crisis Offers Taiwan a Chance to Push Back Against China
Saying “Taiwan Can Help,” the island is resisting China’s efforts to isolate the self-ruling democracy that Beijing claims as its territory.
Missouri files lawsuit against China over coronavirus, China calls claims are ‘absurd’
Missouri’s Attorney General Eric Schmitt filed a lawsuit against the Chinese government Tuesday, accusing it of lying and covering up the danger posed by the coronavirus when it first emerged in late …
China allows Samsung Elec staff to enter country for chip factory expansion
China has allowed 200 employees from South Korea’s Samsung Electronics Co Ltd to enter the country to work on an expansion of the firm’s NAND memory chip factory, the company said on Wednesday. The …
China’s northeast tightens restrictions as virus resurges
New clusters of coronavirus infections in northeastern China near the Russian border forced officials Wednesday to tighten restrictions on movement as they seek to prevent a second outbreak of the …
Hong Kong Leader Says Reshuffle Aimed at Economic Recovery After Coronavirus
Hong Kong Leader Says Reshuffle Aimed at Economic Recovery After Coronavirus China’s state council approved a Hong Kong government shake-up earlier on Wednesday. Ratcheting up tensions in the past …
Hong Kong reshuffles cabinet as war of words with Beijing intensifies
China’s state council approved a Hong Kong government shake-up on Wednesday at a time when Beijing is reaffirming its authority over the city, raising political tensions and risking a revival of …