Huawei CFO loses major battle in extradition fight as U.S.-China tensions escalate
Huawei, the world's largest telecommunication supplier, has been a flashpoint for the Trump administration's trade battles with China.
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Cuomo tells Republicans to 'stop abusing' states like New York and New Jersey hit hardest by coronavirus
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo told Republican lawmakers on Wednesday to "stop abusing" states like New York, New Jersey and California that are in need of federal aid because of Covid-19.
WHO says there's 'no empirical evidence' Trump-touted hydroxychloroquine helps treat or prevent coronavirus
"There is no empirical evidence at this point that these drugs work in this case either for treatment or for prophylaxis," said Mike Ryan, executive director of the WHO's emergencies program.
Dr. Anthony Fauci says a second wave of coronavirus is 'not inevitable'
"Don't start leapfrogging over the recommendations of some of the guidelines because that's really tempting fate and asking for trouble," Fauci says.
New York City is working on how to reopen bars and restaurants, Mayor de Blasio says
New York City is in the process of figuring out when and how to reopen restaurants and bars safely with public health measures, Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday.
WHO says 'jury is still very much out' on whether coronavirus antibodies provide immunity
It remains unclear whether people who have been infected with the coronavirus are at risk of becoming infected again, WHO says.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak, which has infected more than 363,800 people across the state as of Wednesday.
More states reopen bars, CA says hair salons and barbershops can reopen in most counties
The coronavirus has infected more than 5.6 million people around the world as of Tuesday, killing at least 350,000 people.
U.S. threats won't stop China's national security law in Hong Kong, analysts say
Several U.S. officials and Congress members criticized Beijing's move to impose a national security law in Hong Kong, with some — such as Republican Senator Marco Rubio — threatening sanctions on China.
Asia Pacific stocks mixed as U.S.-China tensions dampen investor sentiment
Stocks in Asia Pacific were mixed on Wednesday as investors weighed the potential impact of rising tensions between Washington and Beijing against economies reopening, as coronavirus containment measures are eased.
Barings sees opportunities in the Chinese yuan and the country's 10-year bond
Barings' Head of Greater China Investments, Khiem Do, tells CNBC why the firm sees value in the Chinese yuan as well as the country's 10-year government bond at present.
Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong says Beijing's bill is about boosting Communist regime, not national security
Prominent pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong called Beijing's proposed national security legislation "more evil" than the scrapped extradition bill that triggered mass protests in Hong Kong last year.
Merck CEO issues warning on coronavirus: 'Until all of us are safe, none of us are safe'
The coronavirus has shown "that it does not respect borders," spreading to both high- and low-income countries, Merck CEO Kenneth Frazier tells CNBC.
California to allow hair salons and barbershops to reopen in majority of state's counties, Gov. Newsom says
California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced on Tuesday that he would ease the state's restrictions on barbershops and hair salons for some counties in the state that meet certain health criteria.
Front-line coronavirus workers could be vaccinated as soon as this year, Novavax CEO says
"Our target for next year is quite ambitious, but we think doable, which is to produce over a billion doses of vaccine," Novavax CEO Stanley Erck said.
New Yorkers are 'going to see pain in this new economy' as state begins reopening, Gov. Cuomo warns
"We've lost thousands of small businesses that are just not going to reopen their doors," Cuomo says.
Watch live: New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo holds a press conference on the coronavirus outbreak from the NYSE
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is holding his daily press conference on the Covid-19 outbreak.
As states reopen, U.S. sees 'unmistakable' rise in coronavirus hospitalizations, former FDA chief says
Every state has now reopened nonessential businesses and eased at least some restrictions meant to curb the spread of the virus.
Russia reports record daily rise in coronavirus deaths; Spain calls for EU border rules
Covid-19 has infected more than 5.5 million people worldwide and killed more than 346,000 people
Endgame of U.S.-China rivalry is 'lose-lose,' says Harvard professor
Relations between the U.S. and China — the world's top two economies — look set to worsen, said Graham Allison, Harvard University's Douglas Dillon Professor of Government.
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