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Trump postpones New Hampshire rally due to weather, warns China ties 'severely damaged' over virus
Trump also signalled that a phase two trade deal with China was not a priority now.
Yes, there is a case of bubonic plague in China. No, it's not something to worry about.
The man in Mongolia is said to be in a stable condition in hospital.
Coveney raises concerns over new security law in Hong Kong as thousands defy ban on protests
Under the new law, certain political views and symbols became illegal overnight.
EU lifts travel restrictions for 'safe' countries, excluding virus-stricken US
If the Chinese government agrees to allow EU citizens travel there, the country may be added to the list.
New swine flu found in China has pandemic potential, scientists warn
Named G4, it is genetically descended from the H1N1 strain that caused a pandemic in 2009.
China passes controversial Hong Kong security law after anti-government protests
Human rights groups have warned the law could target opposition politicians.
China begins reviewing controversial Hong Kong national security Bill
China has said it is determined to enact the law and its passage is expected by Tuesday.
Covid-19 precautions increase after cases surge in various hotspots worldwide
Indonesia is expected to pass the 50,000 mark for confirmed infections today.
Covid-19 numbers surge globally as many nations ease lockdowns
India has been recording about 15,000 new infections each day, and some states are considering fresh lockdown measures.
New coronavirus cases threaten recovery in China and South Korea
It has also emerged US President Donald Trump told health officials to reduce testing.
China planning to establish national security bureau in Hong Kong
The bureau would be used to investigate and prosecute crimes considered threatening to national security.
China formally charges two Canadians with spying 18 months after they were first arrested
Ex-diplomat Michael Kovrig and businessman Michael Spavor were arrested 18 months ago.
Australia under 'malicious' cyber attacks from state actor
Suspicions immediately fell on Beijing, which has recently slapped trade sanctions on Australian products.
Beijing sees drop in confirmed Covid-19 cases amid efforts to stem spread
The Chinese capital reported 21 cases today, down from 31 yesterday.
Covid-19: Beijing bans travel from city and closes schools over 'extremely severe' outbreak
The city government said residents should avoid “non-essential travel” out of the capital.
India-China tensions: 20 troops killed in deadliest border clash between nuclear nations in 45 years
Brawls erupt regularly between the Asian giants across their disputed 3,500-kilometre frontier, but no-one has been killed since 1975.
Parts of Beijing locked down again as new outbreak fuels fears of a second wave
Officials have said they plan to carry out virus tests on 46,000 residents in the immediate area of the outbreak.
Ten killed and 117 injured after oil truck explodes in China
The force of the blast caused nearby homes and factories to collapse.
Parts of Beijing locked down after dozens of people test positive for Covid-19
A new cluster is linked to a wholesale food market.
Brazil digs up bones to make space in graveyards for Covid-19 victims as death toll hits almost 42,000
The country now has the second highest death toll from Covid-19 behind the United States.
Explainer: Why is a new law in Hong Kong about the Chinese national anthem so controversial?
The law was approved by Hong Kong legislators on Thursday.
New Hong Kong law bans insults to China's national anthem
Today protesters defied a ban against a mass vigil commemorating the Tienanmen anniversary.
37 children injured in school stabbing in southern China
The victims, including teaching staff, were sent to hospital but were not in a life-threatening condition.
Handful of Covid-19 cases found as Wuhan tests 10 million residents
The city found no infections among 1,174 close contacts of the people who tested positive.
UK and China clash as Boris Johnson offers 'route to citizenship' for 3 million Hong Kong residents
The UK offer follows China’s decision to impose a new security law on Hong Kong.
Donald Trump says US 'terminating' relationship with World Health Organization
Trump also said the United States will restrict Chinese students and start reversing Hong Kong’s special status in customs.
Three politicians ejected from Hong Kong chamber amid China anthem debate
One of the politicians was forcibly carried out of the legislative chamber by security forces.
Thousands of protesters gather in Hong Kong before legislators debate national anthem law
In the Central business district, police shot pepper balls at protesters and searched several people.
China says virus pushing US ties to brink of 'Cold War'
Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Washington had been infected by a “political virus”.
Thousands protest in Hong Kong over China security law proposal
The scenes today were the most intense in months.
Police fire tear gas as hundreds take to Hong Kong streets to protest China security proposals
Protesters chanted slogans such as ‘Stand with Hong Kong’ as they gathered in a popular shopping district.
China reports no new virus cases for the first time
The official death toll in the country of 1.4 billion people stands at 4,634.
'This is the end of Hong Kong': China proposes controversial security laws
The proposal follows major protests in Hong Kong last year.
Chinese man kidnapped as a toddler 32 years ago reunited with his parents
Mao Yin was kidnapped and sold to a childless couple in Sichuan province in 1988.
Potential Covid-19 drug could shorten recovery time and offer short-term immunity
The drug is being developed in China’s Peking University and uses neutralising antibodies.
Donald Trump threatens to permanently stop funding World Health Organisation over Covid-19 response
The move comes after weeks of finger-pointing between the US and China over the pandemic.
Huawei says its survival is at stake after latest US restrictions
The Chinese company has hit out at the “pernicious” attack against it.
Drug backed by Donald Trump does not help treat Covid-19, according to new research
In one study, adverse effects were more common in patients who received hydroxychloroquine.
US claims Chinese hackers have tried to steal information about Covid-19 vaccines
The warning has added to the battle between the US and China over the outbreak.
Bryan Adams accused of 'anti-Chinese racism' over 'bat-eating' comments
The Canadian rock star went on a rant about the Covid-19 pandemic forcing the cancellation of his London shows this week.
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