European Union leaders met in Brussels on March 16 where they pledged greater coordination to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
European Union leaders met in Brussels on March 16 where they pledged greater coordination to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
Economy /  China Economy

Coronavirus: China pessimistic over global powers’ efforts to save world economy amid distrust

  • Beijing adviser says we ‘may not see’ a global coordinated effort to fight the economic impact of the coronavirus any time soon
  • China has been sidelined as G7 powers discuss the need to work more closely, with mistrust among major powers set to hamper recovery effort

Finbarr BerminghamOrange WangWendy Wu
Finbarr Bermingham Orange Wang and Wendy Wu in Beijing

Updated: 3:42pm, 19 Mar, 2020

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European Union leaders met in Brussels on March 16 where they pledged greater coordination to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
European Union leaders met in Brussels on March 16 where they pledged greater coordination to fight the spread of the coronavirus. Photo: AFP
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