Working Timeline of Covid-19 in Japan
The Covid-19 crisis became a dominating issue for the world, and Japan is no exception. This is a timeline of the events so far.
Tag Archives: World Health Organization (WHO)
The End of the Covid-19 First Wave
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of May 2020.
Trump Uses Taiwan and Hong Kong Only to Score Points Against China
A press conference by US President Donald Trump took an unexpected turn after Trump announced not only the end of Hong Kong’s favorable trade status under American law, but that the United States would be withdrawing from the World Health Organization.
Taiwan’s Health Minister: The Hero With Bags Under His Eyes
His reputation has grown along with the bags under his eyes. Taiwan’s hardworking health minister is now the country’s most popular man.
Expanding the State of Emergency
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of April 2020.
Speakeasy: Political Trouble for the World Health Organization
This SNA Speakeasy features William Yang on the theme of “Political Trouble for the World Health Organization.”
WHO Director-General Accuses Taiwan of Racism
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stoked controversy with comments accusing the Taiwanese government of launching an organized campaign against him in the course of the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic.
The Covid-19 Crisis Stabilizes
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The WHO Chief is a Political Hack
The Covid-19 crisis has elevated the visibility of the World Health Organization (WHO) as never before. Indeed, this may be the very first time that a bureaucratic agency of the United Nations, not the Security Council or General Assembly, has become a focus of global media attention. It is quite unfortunate, then, that the WHO’s main face at this crucial juncture has turned out to be a political hack.
Covid-19 Mismanagement Puts Abe Regime on the Ropes
A roundup of the most significant news stories from Japan reported in the last half of February 2020.