China's Coronavirus Spreads Health, Economic And Political Problems
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to China's ambassador to the U.S. Cui Tiankai about his country's handling of the coronavirus outbreak, which began in Hubei province.
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U.S. Prosecutors Hit Huawei With New Federal Charges
The U.S. government has charged China's Huawei with racketeering and conspiracy to steal trade secrets. The new charges raise the stakes to a case that began last year.
U.S. Prosecutors Hit Huawei With New Federal Charges
The Department of Justice is accusing the Chinese telecom giant of racketeering and conspiracy to steal trade secrets from U.S. companies. The Trump administration has security concerns about Huawei.
North Korea Says It Has No Coronavirus Cases. North Korea Experts Are Still Wary
North Korea claims it has no cases of coronavirus, but skeptics point out its poor record of keeping out epidemics from China. The country is ill-equipped to identify diseases, much less contain them.
China Declares 'People's War' On COVID-19 — Including Reporting Family And Friends
China is using all available means to stop the spread of coronavirus, including encouraging people to report loved ones and neighbors. China's leader Xi Jinping has declared a "people's war."
A Change In How 1 Chinese Province Reports Coronavirus Adds Thousands Of Cases
Hubei province has added "clinical cases" to the count — patients who exhibit all the symptoms of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, but have either not been tested or tested negative.
Guinness World Records Certifies New World's Oldest Living Man
Chitetsu Watanabe of Japan was born in 1907 — he's just shy of 113 years old. He raised bonsai trees in his spare time. He says his secret to old age is to always "keep a smile on your face."
U.S. Response To China's Talent Plan Is Described As Heavy-Handed
The arrest of a Harvard researcher late last month has led to questions about a Chinese program to recruit American talent. Prosecutors say it's a form of economic espionage. Scientists disagree.
In Coronavirus Quarantine, Diamond Princess Passengers Form Unique Online Community
The postings on Facebook, email and WhatsApp are mainly "just words of encouragement and a friendly ear." But they also share food reviews and news.
Major Smartphone Trade Show Canceled In Barcelona Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Organizers have called off the annual Mobile World Congress in Spain after a slew of high-profile tech companies pulled out, citing concerns over the spreading coronavirus outbreak.