BEIJING: Under strong international pressure, China on Sunday (Apr 12) vowed to improve the treatment of Africans in the southern city of ...
13 Apr 2020 04:11AMBEIJING: Under strong international pressure, China on Sunday vowed to improve the treatment of Africans in the southern city of Guangzhou following accusations of discrimination linked to the coronavirus pandemic, and said it rejected all"racist and discriminatory" remarks.
The United States, meanwhile, denounced what it called"xenophobia towards Africans by Chinese authorities." "The Guangdong authorities attach great importance to some African countries' concerns and are working promptly to improve their working method," he added.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Coronavirus: US accuses China of 'xenophobia' in treatment of AfricansWASHINGTON (AFP) - The United States on Saturday (April 11) accused Chinese authorities of 'xenophobia' towards Africans, after coronavirus cases among Nigerians unleashed a wave of evictions in the city of Guangzhou.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
African community targeted in China virus crackdownAfricans in southern China's largest city say they have become targets of suspicion and subjected to forced evictions, arbitrary quarantines and mass coronavirus testing as the country steps up its fight against imported infections. China says it has largely curbed its COVID-19 outbreak but a recent
Read more »
Coronavirus: China is not safe while Covid-19 continues to spread around the world, experts sayChina’s top epidemiologists have warned that the country may not yet be out of the woods with regards to the coronavirus pandemic and that the responses of the United States and Europe to the global health crisis will be pivotal to how it unfolds.Covid-19, the disease caused by the pathogen, is unlikely
Read more »
African community targeted in China COVID-19 crackdownAfricans in southern China's largest city say they have become targets of suspicion and subjected to forced evictions, arbitrary quarantines and ...
Read more »
China steps up scrutiny of inbound travellers as imported coronavirus cases hit recordSHANGHAI (REUTERS) - China is stepping up scrutiny of inbound foreigners and tightening border control after the number of single-day imported coronavirus cases set a record, helping double the daily number of newly detected infections.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »
Coronavirus: China delays mask and ventilator exports after quality complaintsBEIJING (NYTIMES) - Chinese officials have begun inspecting every shipment of N95 respirators, ventilators and other medical supplies for quality issues before export, a policy likely to delay the arrival of critical gear at hospitals around the world that are struggling to cope with the coronavirus pandemic.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Read more »