US President Donald Trump has warned China that it should face consequences if it was 'knowingly responsible' for the coronavirus pandemic. 9News
US President Donald Trump has warned China that it should face consequences if it was "knowingly responsible" for the coronavirus pandemic, as he ratcheted up criticism of Beijing over its handling of the outbreak.
It was the latest US volley in a war of words between the world's two biggest economies, showing increased strains in relations at a time when experts say an unprecedented level of co-operation is needed to deal with the coronavirus crisis. He did not elaborate on what actions the United States might take.Trump and senior aides have accused China of a lack of transparency after the coronavirus broke out late last year in its city of Wuhan.
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