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The EU and its 27 member states will co-sponsor a resolution calling for an inquiry at the World Health Assembly. Photo: AFP
EU backs international inquiry into coronavirus origins
  • The bloc says it and its member states will co-sponsor a draft resolution on a ‘independent review’ into the Covid-19 pandemic at the World Health Assembly
  • China has so far resisted calls for an investigation, saying it would become the target of a ‘blame game’
6 minutes ago
Topic |   Coronavirus pandemic
EU backs international inquiry into coronavirus origins
  • The bloc says it and its member states will co-sponsor a draft resolution on a ‘independent review’ into the Covid-19 pandemic at the World Health Assembly
  • China has so far resisted calls for an investigation, saying it would become the target of a ‘blame game’
6 minutes ago
The EU and its 27 member states will co-sponsor a resolution calling for an inquiry at the World Health Assembly. Photo: AFPThe EU and its 27 member states will co-sponsor a resolution calling for an inquiry at the World Health Assembly. Photo: AFP
Coronavirus pandemic
EU backs international inquiry into coronavirus origins
6 minutes ago
  • The bloc says it and its member states will co-sponsor a draft resolution on a ‘independent review’ into the Covid-19 pandemic at the World Health Assembly
  • China has so far resisted calls for an investigation, saying it would become the target of a ‘blame game’
Coronavirus latest: global deaths pass 250,000, US toll predicted to surge

China reports one new case; world leaders pledge US$8 billion in vaccine cash; survey finds health fears outweigh concern for global economy.

China reports one new case; world leaders pledge US$8 billion in vaccine cash; survey finds health fears outweigh concern for global economy.

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Bars, gyms and other venues to reopen as Hong Kong eases Covid-19 shutdown

Nightclubs and karaoke lounges will remain shut, under the new measures endorsed by the Executive Council.

Nightclubs and karaoke lounges will remain shut, under the new measures endorsed by the Executive Council.

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Bars, gyms and other venues to reopen as Hong Kong eases Covid-19 shutdown

Nightclubs and karaoke lounges will remain shut, under the new measures endorsed by the Executive Council.

3 hours ago
What is the status of the US-China phase one trade deal amid the coronavirus?

China and the US signed the phase one trade deal before the scale of the coronavirus outbreak became clear at the end of January.

China and the US signed the phase one trade deal before the scale of the coronavirus outbreak became clear at the end of January.

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What is the status of the US-China phase one trade deal amid the coronavirus?
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China bans couple’s exit for years, father imprisoned without charge
56 minutes ago
What growing epidemic killed 843,000 people in China in 2017?
China launches manned spacecraft prototype with new Long March rocket
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China bans couple’s exit for years, father imprisoned without charge
What growing epidemic killed 843,000 people in China in 2017?
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China launches manned spacecraft prototype with new Long March rocket

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The easing of social-distancing rules and partial resumption of business activities by the government must not be misinterpreted as a sign for the public to lower its coronavirus guard.

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Macroscope | Why the world economy could recover from coronavirus sooner than expected

The strong performance of supermarkets and surging demand at online retailers are proof that consumer demand is far from down and out. In manufacturing powerhouses like China and Germany, the first green shoots of recovery will emerge.

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Opinion | Hope on horizon for Hong Kong as restrictions ease, but we must remain alert

The easing of social-distancing rules and partial resumption of business activities by the government must not be misinterpreted as a sign for the public to lower its coronavirus guard.

The easing of social-distancing rules and partial resumption of business activities by the government must not be misinterpreted as a sign for the public to lower its coronavirus guard.

45 minutes ago
Hope on horizon for Hong Kong as restrictions ease, but we must remain alert
Opinion | Reasoned criticism of Hong Kong judges justified

Unfortunately, though, politics often rears its ugly head as Hong Kong has witnessed with attacks on District Court Judge Kwok Wai-kin, who sympathised with a serious violent offender against anti-government protesters before sending him to jail.

Unfortunately, though, politics often rears its ugly head as Hong Kong has witnessed with attacks on District Court Judge Kwok Wai-kin, who sympathised with a serious violent offender against anti-government protesters before sending him to jail.

35 minutes ago
Reasoned criticism of Hong Kong judges justified