CNBC: China tells U.S. to stop wasting time in coronavirus battle; says pursuit of China compensation is a ‘daydream’
* Senior Chinese diplomat tells U.S. to stop its virus slander
* Diplomat also extends sympathy to U.S. for pandemic
* Coronavirus worsens already poor Sino-U.S. ties
The United States should stop wasting time in its fight against the coronavirus and work with China to combat it, rather than spreading lies and attacking the country, the Chinese government’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Sunday.
Sino-U.S. ties have nosedived since the outbreak of the new coronavirus, with the administrations of President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping repeatedly trading barbs over issues related to the pandemic, especially U.S. accusations of cover-ups and lack of transparency.
The two top economies have also clashed over Hong Kong, human rights, trade and U.S. support for Chinese-claimed Taiwan.
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WNU Editor: It is the Chinese Foreign Minister's remarks and threats against the U.S. on Taiwan that caught my eye .... U.S. urged to ditch illusions, political calculations on Taiwan question: FM (Xinhua).
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US and China on 'Brink of New Cold War', Chinese Foreign Minister Warns -- Sputnik
Those who want China to pay virus compensation are daydreaming-diplomat -- Reuters
Lawsuits targeting China are mere ‘daydreaming’, but Beijing’s ‘open’ to impartial Covid-19 probe – Chinese FM -- RT
China tells U.S. to stop wasting time in coronavirus battle -- Reuters
China blames US 'political virus' for high tensions amid pandemic -- Nikkei Asian Review
Hong Kong security law must be imposed 'without slightest delay': Chinese FM -- CNA
Beijing not advancing claims in South China Sea with Covid-19 as cover: Foreign Minister -- Straits Times
