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The ban, to take effect June 16, is in retaliation for Beijing’s failure to allow US carriers to resume service to China.
The ban, to take effect June 16, is in retaliation for Beijing’s failure to allow US carriers to resume service to China.
US President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on local leaders, admonishing them to call in military reinforcements to stop the looting and other violence that has continued to spread in US cities.
US President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on local leaders, admonishing them to call in military reinforcements to stop the looting and other violence that has continued to spread in US cities.
Qiao Jianjun allegedly laundered millions of dollars while serving as director of state-owned grain storehouse, then used funds to purchase property in California.
Qiao Jianjun allegedly laundered millions of dollars while serving as director of state-owned grain storehouse, then used funds to purchase property in California.
US President Donald Trump promised a forceful response to violent protests across the country.
US President Donald Trump promised a forceful response to violent protests across the country.
Trump is accusing the United Nations agency of bowing to pressure from China and allowing the Covid-19 pandemic to spread out of control.
Trump is accusing the United Nations agency of bowing to pressure from China and allowing the Covid-19 pandemic to spread out of control.
China’s UN delegation says ‘vast majority’ of Security Council members opposed formal debate as UK and US raised ‘serious concerns’ about Hong Kong national security bill to the 15-member body.
China’s UN delegation says ‘vast majority’ of Security Council members opposed formal debate as UK and US raised ‘serious concerns’ about Hong Kong national security bill to the 15-member body.
Donald Trump faces heavy bipartisan pressure to stand up for democratic freedoms in Hong Kong. Doing so could not only imperil phase-one trade talks with China but put multinational firms operating in Hong Kong at greater economic and political risk.
Donald Trump faces heavy bipartisan pressure to stand up for democratic freedoms in Hong Kong. Doing so could not only imperil phase-one trade talks with China but put multinational firms operating in Hong Kong at greater economic and political risk.
‘We stand with the people of Hong Kong,’ the US secretary of state says in warning mainland leaders against imposing a national security law.
‘We stand with the people of Hong Kong,’ the US secretary of state says in warning mainland leaders against imposing a national security law.
‘These are difficult times for both our countries. It is important that we each continue to work to make our agreement a success,’ US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s office says.
‘These are difficult times for both our countries. It is important that we each continue to work to make our agreement a success,’ US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer’s office says.
‘It is reasonable to be deeply concerned about Hong Kong’s future,’ US analyst says.
‘It is reasonable to be deeply concerned about Hong Kong’s future,’ US analyst says.
Four-year, US$354 million contract with Phlow Corporation and others can be extended with additional US$456 million; Trump adviser Peter Navarro says reliance on drug imports puts national security ‘at grave risk’.
Four-year, US$354 million contract with Phlow Corporation and others can be extended with additional US$456 million; Trump adviser Peter Navarro says reliance on drug imports puts national security ‘at grave risk’.
Preliminary tests show mRNA 1273 vaccine candidate providing antibodies at levels seen in recovered Covid-19 patients. Moderna expects to start a larger late-stage trial in July.
Preliminary tests show mRNA 1273 vaccine candidate providing antibodies at levels seen in recovered Covid-19 patients. Moderna expects to start a larger late-stage trial in July.
Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive, has been chosen to lead the US development programme as the US races to arrest a sharp spike in unemployment brought about by the pandemic.
Moncef Slaoui, a former pharmaceutical executive, has been chosen to lead the US development programme as the US races to arrest a sharp spike in unemployment brought about by the pandemic.
US president says ‘ink barely dry’ on trade deal when ‘plague came over’, once again blaming China for not containing Covid-19 outbreak.
US president says ‘ink barely dry’ on trade deal when ‘plague came over’, once again blaming China for not containing Covid-19 outbreak.
Top US health official says colleagues connected with Beijing two days after Chinese health authorities first notified WHO of ‘a cluster of cases of pneumonia’ on December 31.
Top US health official says colleagues connected with Beijing two days after Chinese health authorities first notified WHO of ‘a cluster of cases of pneumonia’ on December 31.
The US president argued Chinese negotiators would only want any changes to benefit their side.
The US president argued Chinese negotiators would only want any changes to benefit their side.
President abruptly ended briefing after testy exchange with CBS journalist who asked why he continued to insist that US was doing well at Covid-19 testing.
President abruptly ended briefing after testy exchange with CBS journalist who asked why he continued to insist that US was doing well at Covid-19 testing.
Americans will be spared the president’s rants but they – and the world – still want to know how the country’s leaders plan to reopen the economy while ensuring public health is not sacrificed.
Americans will be spared the president’s rants but they – and the world – still want to know how the country’s leaders plan to reopen the economy while ensuring public health is not sacrificed.
The FBI and US Department of Homeland Security are planning to release a warning about the hacking as governments worldwide race to develop a vaccine, two reports say.
The FBI and US Department of Homeland Security are planning to release a warning about the hacking as governments worldwide race to develop a vaccine, two reports say.
US government begins shipping experimental drug to six hard-hit states including New Jersey and Illinois, while vials are also marked for donations to health authorities overseas.
US government begins shipping experimental drug to six hard-hit states including New Jersey and Illinois, while vials are also marked for donations to health authorities overseas.
Requests for early virus samples from China likely would have been more productive coming from medical experts, not the US State Department.
Requests for early virus samples from China likely would have been more productive coming from medical experts, not the US State Department.
The US Food and Drug Administration determined that many of the made-in-China N95-style masks filter out less than 95 per cent of particulate matter; the approved number of manufacturers dropped to 14 from 86.
The US Food and Drug Administration determined that many of the made-in-China N95-style masks filter out less than 95 per cent of particulate matter; the approved number of manufacturers dropped to 14 from 86.
Pompeo says State Department is waiting to see if Hong Kong situation is addressed by National People’s Congress in its annual meeting.
Pompeo says State Department is waiting to see if Hong Kong situation is addressed by National People’s Congress in its annual meeting.
Hospital group conducting clinical trials will await peer review before releasing more details, and doctor involved warns that drug is still no panacea.
Hospital group conducting clinical trials will await peer review before releasing more details, and doctor involved warns that drug is still no panacea.
Food and Drug Administration chief says experimental drug will be available for patients hospitalised with Covid-19.
Food and Drug Administration chief says experimental drug will be available for patients hospitalised with Covid-19.
US presidential race already features ads with candidates accusing the other of being ‘soft on China’.
US presidential race already features ads with candidates accusing the other of being ‘soft on China’.
‘I do know how he’s doing, relatively speaking,’ Trump said. ‘You’ll probably be hearing in the not too distant future.’
‘I do know how he’s doing, relatively speaking,’ Trump said. ‘You’ll probably be hearing in the not too distant future.’
Instead of reshoring all US manufacturing, products crucial to public health and national security should be identified and incentives provided to move these production lines back home or to US allies.
Instead of reshoring all US manufacturing, products crucial to public health and national security should be identified and incentives provided to move these production lines back home or to US allies.
The consulate plan and funding for mining and renewable energy projects in the area represent US efforts to increase engagement with ‘Western Arctic states’, said a senior US State Department official.
The consulate plan and funding for mining and renewable energy projects in the area represent US efforts to increase engagement with ‘Western Arctic states’, said a senior US State Department official.
US secretary of state reiterates allegation that China tried to cover up coronavirus spread, says samples are needed to understand evolution; briefing also addresses arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders and South China Sea incident.
US secretary of state reiterates allegation that China tried to cover up coronavirus spread, says samples are needed to understand evolution; briefing also addresses arrests of Hong Kong pro-democracy leaders and South China Sea incident.