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China sent medical experts to advise on Kim Jong Un's deteriorating health
An official familiar with US intelligence said that Kim was known to have health problems but they had no reason to conclude he was seriously ill
 "China sent medical experts to advise on Kim Jong Un's deteriorating health")
Coronavirus LIVE: Four Indians on board cruise ship test positive
The viral outbreak that began in China has so far infected more than 77,000 people globally
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It's easier to shake a mountain than China: Chinese envoy on coronavirus
He added that the outbreak has not been able to impact the strong fundamentals of China's strong economy
 "It's easier to shake a mountain than China: Chinese envoy on coronavirus")
Death toll from Coronavirus surges by 242 in a day in China's Hubei
The huge jump came as local officials said they were changing the way they diagnose COVID-19 cases
 "Death toll from Coronavirus surges by 242 in a day in China's Hubei")
Beijing's dangerous groupthink epidemic
The virus spreading across China carries lessons for us all
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Coronavirus puts Beijing model to the test
The Chinese crisis of 2020 could be the death knell for its great competitor: The authoritarian developmental state model
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Coronavirus outbreak: Beijing drug store fined $434,530 for mask price hike
The store raised the price of 3M brand masks to 850 yuan per box, while the price of the same type of masks sold online was 143 yuan per box
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Coronavirus: Beijing reports its first death, over 80 killed in Wuhan
He died on Monday of respiratory failure.
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Coronavirus: China death toll now at 80; virus spreads to Beijing, Shanghai
The newly identified coronavirus has created alarm because much about it is still unknown, such as how dangerous it is and how easily it spreads between people
No Indian in China infected by coronavirus, embassy in touch with them: MEA
The death toll in the deadly new coronavirus in China rose to 56 on Sunday with confirmed cases of viral affliction reaching 2,008, including 23 from aborad.
 "No Indian in China infected by coronavirus, embassy in touch with them: MEA")
China reports SARS-like virus spreads across country, nearly 140 new cases
In Wuhan, the central city where the coronavirus was first discovered, 136 new cases were found over the weekend, the local health commission said, without giving details about the person who died.
 "China reports SARS-like virus spreads across country, nearly 140 new cases")
Tsai Ing-wen wins 2nd term in landslide win as voters stand up to Beijing
The victory culminates a turnaround for Tsai, who had faced an uphill battle for re-election after the DPP was soundly defeated in local elections in November 2018
 "Tsai Ing-wen wins 2nd term in landslide win as voters stand up to Beijing")
US, China reach phase one trade deal; covers tariff relief, agri purchases
US President Donald Trump had launched the trade war with China last year demanding Beijing to reduce massive trade deficit.
 "US, China reach phase one trade deal; covers tariff relief, agri purchases")
China says US trade deal must be 'mutually beneficial' amid expectations
The interim "Phase 1" deal, which doesn't appear to cover major US-Chinese disputes, awaits final approval from President Donald Trump
 "China says US trade deal must be 'mutually beneficial' amid expectations")
If not for me, Hong Kong would've been obliterated in 14 mins, says Trump
Trump cast his relationship with Xi as the bulwark keeping China from moving against the pro-democracy movement that has rocked Hong Kong during almost six months of increasingly violent protests.
 "If not for me, Hong Kong would've been obliterated in 14 mins, says Trump")
Beijing Subway introduces facial recognition system for security checks
Beijing's adoption of the technology comes amid a global outcry over its treatment of Uighurs in Xinjiang
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Hong Kong set to dash Lam's hopes with democracy camp poised for victory
The protest movement has made five key demands, including direct popular elections and a probe into alleged police brutality. Lam has dismissed the idea of government concessions as "wishful thinking"
 "Hong Kong set to dash Lam's hopes with democracy camp poised for victory")
China cuts interest rates to boost economy amid flailing demand, trade war
Beijing is struggling to kickstart the economy, which expanded at its lowest pace for nearly three decades in the third quarter, battered by the US trade war, falling global demand for its goods
China says only it can rule on constitutional matters in Hong Kong
The statement could further fan the flames in Hong Kong after months of violent protests over concerns that Beijing is chipping away at the autonomy of the financial hub
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US, China reach consensus on principles after trade talks: Report
The White House had no immediate comment on the report