The coronavirus outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has put strain on the US-China relationship. Photo: AFP
Coronavirus creates new cracks in US-China relations, as crucial phase one deadline looms
- The clock is ticking on the February 14 deadline by which the phase one trade deal must be implemented in full
- Some trade watchers say coronavirus outbreak gives Beijing leeway to implement terms, with much of China’s trade infrastructure at a standstill
The coronavirus outbreak in the central Chinese city of Wuhan has put strain on the US-China relationship. Photo: AFP