Tag: China

Tuesday, May 12th 2020 - 07:24 UTC
“No mandate to invite Taiwan” to WHO assembly; Beijing warns New Zealand “to stop making wrong statements”

The World Health Organization's director-general has “no mandate” to invite Taiwan to take part in its assembly next week, the body's lawyer said on Monday, adding member states had “divergent views” on the self-ruled island's participation.
Monday, May 11th 2020 - 08:35 UTC
China and US clash over reference to WHO in a UN global cease fire statement

China and the United States both supported a draft United Nations Security Council resolution confronting the coronavirus pandemic on Thursday, and it was “shocking and regretful” that Washington changed its mind on Friday, a Chinese diplomat said.
Monday, May 11th 2020 - 08:20 UTC
Serious fist and stone incident in India-China border post in disputed area

Several Indian and Chinese soldiers were injured in a high-altitude cross-border clash involving fistfights and stone-throwing at a remote but strategically important mountain pass near Tibet, the Indian Army said on Sunday.
Saturday, May 9th 2020 - 07:56 UTC
Tougher visa guidelines for Chinese journalists in US

The United States issued a new rule on Friday tightening visa guidelines for Chinese journalists, saying it was in response to the treatment of US journalists in China, a shift that comes amid tensions between the two nations over the coronavirus global pandemic.
Friday, May 8th 2020 - 08:04 UTC
Chinese scientists detect coronavirus in the semen of infected men

Chinese scientists have detected coronavirus in the semen of infected men but further research will be needed to determine whether the virus can be sexually transmitted. The findings from a study of coronavirus patients at a Chinese hospital were published on Thursday in the JAMA Network Open medical journal.
Thursday, May 7th 2020 - 07:41 UTC
Brazilian pork exports increase 43% in first quarter, but beef sales dropped 5.86%

Official data shows that Brazilian pork exports have increased by 43.34% in the first quarter of 2020 compared to the first quarter of 2019, with 11,660 tons. In the month of March alone, there was a 37.9% increase compared to March of 2019 when only 4,131 tons were shipped. The main markets are China and Hong Kong.
Monday, May 4th 2020 - 07:07 UTC
US insists on blaming Beijing: “enormous evidence” coronavirus originated in a lab in China, claims Pompeo

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Sunday said “enormous evidence” showed the new coronavirus originated in a lab in China, further fueling tensions with Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.
Saturday, May 2nd 2020 - 07:21 UTC
Trump thinking on ways of making China accountable for the coronavirus: raising tariffs an option

US President Donald Trump said on Friday raising tariffs on China is “certainly an option” as he considers ways to retaliate for the spread of the COVID-19 out of Wuhan, China.
Thursday, April 30th 2020 - 08:30 UTC
Chinese factory activity slows down as demand remains sluggish

Chinese factory activity grew at a slower pace in April as demand remained sluggish while the world grapples with the COVID-19 pandemic, according to official data released on Thursday.
Thursday, April 30th 2020 - 07:41 UTC
Brazil's Minerva confident of boosting beef sales to US and China

Minerva SA, the largest beef exporter in South America, hopes to further boost foreign sales due to potentially scarce supplies in large producing nations like the United States, Chief Financial Officer Edison Ticle said.