Trump Says He’s “All for Masks” but He Hasn’t Had to Wear One
WASHINGTON (Xinhua) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he is "all for masks" in efforts to slow the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States, but added that he hasn't had to wear one.
Closing Bars to Stop Coronavirus Spread Is Backed by Science
Authorities are closing honky tonks, bars and other drinking establishments in some parts of the U.S. to stem the surge of...
New Augury for 2020? Shooting Star Exploded Above Tokyo
TOKYO (Kyodo) — An extremely bright shooting star crossed the sky above Tokyo early Thursday with many people saying they heard it explode.
Countries Eager for Tourists, Tokyo Disneyland Reopens
The outbreak of the coronavirus has dealt a shock to the global economy with unprecedented speed. Following are developments Wednesday related...
Mandatory Charging for Plastic Shopping Bags Starts in Japan
TOKYO (Kyodo) — Japan started Wednesday to require convenience stores, supermarkets, drugstores and other retail outlets to charge for plastic shopping bags, in line with a global trend of reducing plastic waste to combat marine pollution.
Divided West Can Do Little as China Tightens up on Hong Kong
LONDON (AP) — From Tokyo to Brussels, political leaders have swiftly decried Beijing’s move to impose a tough national security law on Hong Kong that cracks down on subversive activity and protest in the semi-autonomous territory.
Hong Kong Security Law Criticized Abroad, Defended by China
China’s enactment of a national security law for Hong Kong on Tuesday drew statements of deep concern and regret from abroad and a firm defense at home.
‘It Pisses Me Off,’ Obama Slams Trump’s “Kung Flu” Language
WASHINGTON (Xinhua) — Former U.S. President Barack Obama has slammed his successor Donald Trump who tries to promote anti-Asian sentiment by using racist language "kung flu" to call the coronavirus during campaign rallies, U.S. media reported on Monday.
China Approves National Security Law for Hong Kong
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong media are reporting that China has approved a contentious law that would allow authorities to crack down on subversive and secessionist activity in Hong Kong, sparking fears that it would be used to curb opposition voices in the semi-autonomous territory.
France Says No Link Between Origin of COVID-19, Wuhan Lab
PARIS (Xinhua) — France has recently announced that it does not have information to corroborate a possible link between the origin of the novel coronavirus and the Wuhan Institute of Virology.
