Tag: East Asia
Biden move to share vaccine designed to spread US influence
WASHINGTON — It won’t speed the manufacture of vaccines. It enraged the developers who delivered lifesaving doses in record time. But President Joe Biden’s...
Top U.S., China and Russia diplomats to speak on cooperation
<p>UNITED NATIONS — A Security Council meeting aimed at strengthening global cooperation and the role of the United Nations is expected to hear from...
China trade surges as global demand recovers from pandemic
<p>BEIJING — China’s exports surged 32.3% over a year earlier in April as global consumer demand strengthened, while imports rose 43.1%. </p>
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Asian American health workers fight virus and racist attacks
<p>NEW YORK — Medical student Natty Jumreornvong has a vaccine and protective gear to shield her from the coronavirus. But she couldn't avoid exposure...
China opens Everest’s north side to 38 virus-tested climbers
<p>BEIJING — China has opened Mount Everest's northern slope to a few dozen mountaineers who will be tested for the coronavirus and must keep...
China propels BMW to strong profits, Germany lags
<p>FRANKFURT, Germany — Booming sales in China helped propel German luxury carmaker BMW to stronger profits in the first three months of the year...
China discounts possibility of harm from falling rocket
<p>BEIJING — China says the upper stage of its Long March 5B rocket that launched the core module of its space station will mostly...
Japan set to extend virus emergency in Tokyo through May 31
TOKYO — Japan is set to expand and extend a state of emergency in Tokyo and other areas through May 31 as the coronavirus...
Tokyo Olympic head says Bach visit to Japan could be ‘tough’
<p>TOKYO — The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Friday that a visit to Japan this month by IOC President Thomas Bach...
Top U.S., China and Russia diplomats to speak on cooperation
UNITED NATIONS — A Security Council meeting aimed at strengthening global cooperation and the role of the United Nations is expected to hear from...