Traces of COVID-19 found in Barcelona in March 2019, according to university report

Traces of COVID-19 found in Barcelona in March 2019, according to university report

The new findings from Barcelona revealed by the study have not induced a surge in anti-Spanish or anti-Catalan sentiment in the west, further unveiling the ideological nature behind the sinophobic attacks. The US and UK do not blame COVID-19 on China with a well-meant intention to bring about justice for the pandemic, but rather to further their own geopolitical motives.

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US Senators Fly to Taiwan on Military Plane, Angering China + More US-China News

US Senators Fly to Taiwan on Military Plane, Angering China

“If the US continues these gestures and keeps trying to strengthen official ties with Taiwan, as well as the military relationship and other official communications, then this will be seen as provocative. Public opinion could move further in the direction of military action,” Zhu said.

The US officially maintains a policy of “strategic ambiguity” concerning Taiwan and a possible Chinese invasion. But there are growing calls among China hawks in Washington for the US to adopt a policy of “strategic clarity” that would mean the US would commit to going to war for Taiwan if Beijing moves to take the island. The policy change in itself would be a major provocation towards China and make conflict more likely.

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Steve Bannon and Gary Cohn in White House power struggle

Mr Bannon made clear he is launching a full-scale attack on US state department, where morale has been low for months amid a dearth of senior appointments and the impression among some staff that there are attempts to undermine its hand in policymaking and diplomacy. 
In his interview with The American Prospect, Mr Bannon said he was working to oust Susan Thornton, the respected career diplomat who has responsibility for China policy at state department, and replace her with hawks who take a hard line on China. 
On Thursday, the state department pushed back against suggestions of Ms Thornton’s removal.
“The secretary of state asked Susan Thornton to lead in a very important role and he continues to rely on her to lead the state department’s diplomacy in Asia,” a spokesperson said.
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