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China takes another swipe at US media as NYT, WSJ and Washington Post pen open letter to Beijing
Can we trust China about the coronavirus?Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says it has been 'incredibly frustrating' to get coronavirus data from the Chinese communist party; reaction from Dr. Daliah … [Read more...] about China takes another swipe at US media as NYT, WSJ and Washington Post pen open letter to Beijing
China’s relationship with WHO chief in wake of coronavirus outbreak under the microscope
The World Health Organization's director-general kicked off his Friday by praising China's efforts to contain and control the coronavirus.In an early-morning tweet, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus … [Read more...] about China’s relationship with WHO chief in wake of coronavirus outbreak under the microscope
Trump doubles down ‘China virus,’ demands to know who in White House used phrase ‘Kung Flu”
President Trump on Wednesday continued to call COVID-19, the "China virus," and said he doesn't think labeling the novel coronavirus is racist or puts Asian-Americans at risk."No, not at all," Trump … [Read more...] about Trump doubles down ‘China virus,’ demands to know who in White House used phrase ‘Kung Flu”
Trump unapologetically uses phrase ‘Chinese Virus’ as clash escalates with China over its origins
The war of words between the Trump administration and China over the origin of coronavirus has escalated as President Trump is going out of his way to call it the "Chinese Virus" and China has … [Read more...] about Trump unapologetically uses phrase ‘Chinese Virus’ as clash escalates with China over its origins
Trump administration hits back after China kicks out US journalists amid coronavirus pandemic
China on Tuesday escalated its tit-for-tat propaganda war with the United States over who's to blame for the spread of the coronavirus by placing restrictive measures on several top media companies … [Read more...] about Trump administration hits back after China kicks out US journalists amid coronavirus pandemic
Chinese tycoon vanishes after calling Xi a ‘clown,’ slamming government’s handling of COVID-19
An outspoken tycoon who blasted Chinese President Xi Jinping and the Communist Party for their abysmal handling of the coronavirus has gone missing, his friends say.Ren Zhiqiang, a retired real estate … [Read more...] about Chinese tycoon vanishes after calling Xi a ‘clown,’ slamming government’s handling of COVID-19
China reframes coronavirus narrative, touts Xi’s accomplishments despite bodies piling up
Can we trust China about the coronavirus?Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says it has been 'incredibly frustrating' to get coronavirus data from the Chinese communist party; reaction from Dr. Daliah … [Read more...] about China reframes coronavirus narrative, touts Xi’s accomplishments despite bodies piling up
Conservative lawmakers, commentators labeled ‘racist’ for calling COVID-19 ‘Chinese’ or ‘Wuhan’ virus
Chinese officials are pushing back on the expression "Wuhan coronavirus" -- saying the name used frequently by American conservative leaders and commentators to describe the place COVID-19 originated … [Read more...] about Conservative lawmakers, commentators labeled ‘racist’ for calling COVID-19 ‘Chinese’ or ‘Wuhan’ virus
Iran hit hardest as oil price war, cornavirus cripples nation
The one-two punch of coronavirus and an escalating oil price war that is roiling world markets is hurting one country more than any other: Iran.Already dealing with a deadly outbreak, the Islamic … [Read more...] about Iran hit hardest as oil price war, cornavirus cripples nation