Jan 28 Watch 7:43 Why the U.S. objects to Huawei’s involvement in building 5G networks The United Kingdom says it will allow Chinese telecommunications firm Huawei to build part of its new 5G cellular network. The U.S. government had warned against the move, arguing Huawei poses a national security threat, but British officials said the… Continue watching
Jan 28 Harvard professor charged with hiding China ties By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Prosecutors say a Harvard University professor has been charged with lying to officials about his involvement with a Chinese government-run recruitment program and his affiliation with a Chinese university. Continue reading
Jan 28 UK allows Huawei to supply limited 5G networks amid U.S. objections By Kelvin Chan, Danica Kirka, Associated Press Britain's decision is the first by a major U.S. ally in Europe, and follows intense lobbying from the Trump administration as the U.S. vies with China for technological dominance. Continue reading
Jan 28 WATCH: Health officials unveil strategy to combat novel coronavirus in the U.S. By Laura Santhanam This plan comes after CDC officials confirmed five U.S. cases of novel coronavirus among individuals who had recently traveled to Wuhan, China, the origin point for this illness. Continue reading
Jan 28 Novel coronavirus prompts U.S., several nations to airlift citizens out of Chinese city By Joe McDonald, Associated Press The U.S. government chartered a plane to fly out diplomats from the U.S. Consulate in Wuhan, where the outbreak started, and other Americans. Continue reading
Jan 27 Watch 5:09 News Wrap: Supreme Court allows Trump’s green card policy to take effect In our news wrap Monday, the Trump administration can deny permanent residence to immigrants who receive public benefits. The Supreme Court voted 5 to 4 to let the new green card policy take effect while lawsuits against it continue. Also,… Continue watching
Jan 27 Watch 5:31 Amid coronavirus outbreak, Wuhan residents confront fear, government distrust China's coronavirus outbreak continues, as concerns mount that the virus may be spreading faster than previously assessed. The Chinese city of Wuhan remains the epicenter of the outbreak, and its 11 million residents are currently living in a state of… Continue watching
Jan 27 What we know about novel coronavirus so far By Laura Santhanam Novel coronavirus belongs to the same family of viruses as the common cold and SARS, and public health officials still have many unanswered questions about this illness as it spreads around the world. Continue reading
Jan 27 CDC confirms 5 cases of novel coronavirus in U.S. while China reports jump By Laura Santhanam Cases in the U.S. have been diagnosed in Washington State, Illinois, California and Arizona, health officials said, and the number of cases under investigation continues to go up. Continue reading
Jan 26 China temporarily bans wildlife trade in wake of outbreak By Elaine Kurtenbach, Penny Yi Wang, Sam McNeil, Associated Press Chinese authorities announced a temporary ban on the trade of wild animals Sunday following a viral outbreak in Wuhan, saying they will “severely investigate and punish” violators. Continue reading