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Chinese health chiefs warn coronavirus is growing ‘stronger’, MUTATION closely monitored by scientists

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The mysterious coronavirus is now spreading more rapidly and little is still known about it, China’s senior health officials said, as Beijing grapples with shortages of hazmat suits and protective masks. … Read More >Chinese health chiefs warn coronavirus is growing ‘stronger’, MUTATION closely monitored by scientists

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US to Begin Evacuating Citizens From Coronavirus Epicentre Wuhan on Sunday – Reports

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United States authorities will organise a charter flight on Sunday to evacuate citizens from the Chinese city of Wuhan, the epicentre of an outbreak of a new form of coronavirus that has already claimed the lives of 41 people, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday, citing a source familiar with the operation. … Read More >US to Begin Evacuating Citizens From Coronavirus Epicentre Wuhan on Sunday – Reports

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Playing Defensive? Pentagon Splashes $13 Million to Intercept Russian, Chinese Hypersonic Weapons

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Right now Russia is the leading developer and producer of hypersonic weapons, having already deployed its first hypersonic gliders, Avangard. At the same time, China, another country deemed a “near-peer adversary” by the US, has also been heavily investing in the development of such missiles. … Read More >Playing Defensive? Pentagon Splashes $13 Million to Intercept Russian, Chinese Hypersonic Weapons

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Seven Chinese Citizens With Viral Respiratory Illness Symptoms Hospitalised in Moscow

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Seven Chinese citizens have been transported from a hotel in northern Moscow to an infectious diseases hospital on suspicion of carrying an acute viral respiratory illness, a representative for the Russian capital’s emergency services said on Saturday. … Read More >Seven Chinese Citizens With Viral Respiratory Illness Symptoms Hospitalised in Moscow

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‘Grave situation’: Xi says China can ‘win the battle’ against coronavirus, but spread is ‘accelerating’

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China’s President Xi Jinping has encouraged his nation to win over the deadly epidemic which has claimed 41 lives and saw the travel of millions restricted. He warned that the situation is grave and worrisome – but not untenable. … Read More >‘Grave situation’: Xi says China can ‘win the battle’ against coronavirus, but spread is ‘accelerating’

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Busting pro-war propaganda: what China is really like.

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Red Lines host Anya Parampil speaks with Danny Haiphong, a contributing editor at the Black Agenda Report, about his recent two week trip to China. Danny discusses what he learned about China’s economic model, it’s efforts to reduce poverty nationwide, and his experience in Xinjiang, the province where western media, politicians, and human rights groups claim Beijing is housing millions of muslims in concentration camps. … Read More >Busting pro-war propaganda: what China is really like.

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‘Adapting & mutating’: China confirms 9 deaths, 440 cases in coronavirus outbreak, vows close cooperation with WHO

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A pneumonia-like virus sweeping China has claimed its ninth victim and spread to a total of 440 confirmed patients, according to Chinese health officials, who said they will boost international cooperation to contain the illness. … Read More >‘Adapting & mutating’: China confirms 9 deaths, 440 cases in coronavirus outbreak, vows close cooperation with WHO