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Chinese investors seek a coronavirus haven in New Zealand
New Zealand has for years been known as a desirable destination for global business, with the World Bank ranking it first out of 190 countries for ease of doing business…
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Coronavirus outbreak: US sues Chinese firm over half a million ‘fake’ N95 masks
The US Justice Department has sued a Chinese company for selling nearly a half million fake and substandard N95 respirators to US buyers in April as the Covid-19 pandemic sweeps…
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Can China win over the locals in Latin America?
Peasant-turned-activist Elizabeth Durazno claims that a Chinese-backed mine near her village in Rio Blanco, southern Ecuador, has brought only environmental destruction.Durazno, 38, who has opposed the now-suspended gold and silver…
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How Hong Kong got its coronavirus response right – by taking care of business
The Hong Kong government does take care of business; first and foremost, the business of its billionaire tycoons. But it also deserves credit for what it has done lately for…
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As US turns inward, coronavirus gives China ‘opportunity of the century’ in Latin America
On April 13, Argentina received a consignment of boxes from China containing not only surgical masks and other health-care equipment, but also a quote written in Chinese and Spanish from…
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Gargling with bleach? Over one in three Americans misusing disinfectants to prevent coronavirus, survey finds
More than a third of Americans misused cleaners and disinfectants to try to prevent infection by the coronavirus, according to a survey taken soon after President Donald Trump publicly asked…
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Official coronavirus death toll tops 40,000 in Britain, as health secretary laments ‘time of sorrow’
Britain’s official coronavirus death toll has topped 40,000, after the government on Friday reported a further 357 fatalities in the last 24 hours.Health Secretary Matt Hancock said reaching the grim…
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Wear masks in crowded places to combat coronavirus, World Health Organisation finally advises the public
After more than five months of the coronavirus pandemic, the World Health Organisation is advising the public to wear masks on public transport and in crowded areas.The change was announced…
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Hydroxychloroquine does not cure Covid-19, say drug trial chiefs
Hydroxychloroquine does not work against Covid-19 and should not be given to any more hospital patients around the world, say the leaders of the biggest and best-designed trial of the…
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Trump speaks after unexpected jobs gain amid economic crisis and protests – live
Trump predicted this morning’s jobs report would be a sign of sustained economic growth, insisting unemployment would continue to fall. “This is better than a V,” Trump said of the…