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Chinese astronauts are not allowed on the International Space Station due to objections from the U.S.

The US should convene the UN Security Council (UNSC) for an emergency session in order to engage with China and others to seek an immediate cessation of all wet-market activities around the world, provide transparency on that cessation, facilitate international inspection of all relevant sites...

Freedom of speech is not some leftist nonsense, says Filip Jirous, if it had existed in China, COVID-19's impact on the world would not have been as damaging.

Science is just beginning to discover the essential role of viruses for biodiversity, the evolution of species - starting with our own- and even on climate regulation.

Hong Kong police have arrested at least 14 veteran pro-democracy lawmakers, activists and a media tycoon on charges of joining unlawful protests last year.

New figures show there have been nearly 1,300 extra deaths in Wuhan than previously reported.

The GDP reading was stronger than some forecasts that called for a contraction of up to 16% but China's worst performance since before market-style economic reforms started in 1979.

A permanent ban is needed, not only on animal markets such as those in Wuhan, but on the live trade, export and inhumane slaughter of all animals. This would not only protect animal welfare, but could also save millions of human lives.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to wreak havoc across the globe - inducing significant fears and uncertainties - there have been particularly devastating ramifications for Chinese nationals and those of East Asian descent who have been hit with a wave of racial discrimination and abuse.

Misleading rumours have been spreading on social media about a virus that has been known since the 1950s.

Much like swine flu, bird flu, and SARS (which was also caused by a coronavirus linked to a Chinese wet market), COVID-19 spread from animals to humans, starting with those who worked in or frequented the market. This is yet another reason why we should all be vegan.

All you need to know about the pandemic.

Chinese officials and state media have deplored the social media comments by the US President.

The Xinjia Express Hotel was used to isolate people who had arrived from other parts of China hit by the coronavirus outbreak.