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Sep 30, 2020

First 2020 US presidential campaign debate, in bickering & chaos

The debate moderator, Fox News host Wallace, tried to intervene as the two candidates squabbled over their respective health policies, and Mr Trump complained: “I guess I’m debating you.”

Sep 29, 2020

Inside the multibillion dollar race for a Covid-19 vaccine

The Path to a Covid-19 vaccine 

Funding for a vaccine has never been greater, with billions of dollars pouring in from around the world to make a product that could help to control the pandemic -- but the US, China and Europe have invested the most. Before even the most vulnerable groups can get a shot in the arm from their family doctor, however, a lot of work needs to be done -- and a lot of deals need to be made.


Sanctions-hit Huawei ramps up investment in Chinese tech sector

Huawei's investment push also coincides with ramped-up government efforts to boost China's semiconductor sector, which still lags behind leading chip producers including the United States, South Korea and Taiwan.