<p>Canadian singer Bryan Adams went on a long tirade against the wet markets in China and blamed them for putting the world 'on hold'.</p>

<p>In an expletives laced post, Adams went on to accuse the 'greedy bastards' behind the wet markets from where its believed coronavirus originated.<br />
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Adams, 60, was scheduled to play a series of shows at London's Albert Hall starting on Monday night which now stands canceled due to the pandemic.<br />
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"Tonight was supposed to be the beginning of a tenancy of gigs at the @royalalberthall, but thanks to some fu----- bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards, the whole world is now on hold," Adams wrote. "My message to them other than 'thanks a fu----- lot' is go vegan."</p>

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<p>The singer, famous for his songs 'Summer of 69,' '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,' and 'Cuts Like a Knife,' played an acoustic rendition of the latter during the post. Adams shared that he was happy spending time with family in isolation but missed his crew, fans and the band.<br />
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"It’s been great hanging out in isolation with my children and family, but I miss my other family, my band, my crew and my fans," he added, during the Instagram post. "Take care of yourselves and hope we can get the show on the road again soon. I’ll be performing a snippet from each album we were supposed to perform for the next few days," the singer said.<br />
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Wet markets in China have been accused of being the source of the coronavirus pandemic and spreading the initial virus. Not just Adams, several politicians and celebrities <a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/paul-mccartney-slams-china-for-opening-wet-markets-amid-coronavirus-outbreak-292668">including Paul MccCartney</a> have criticised China in the past two months.</p>


Canadian singer Bryan Adams went on a long tirade against the wet markets in China and blamed them for putting the world 'on hold'. In an expletives laced post, Adams went on to accuse the 'greedy bastards' behind the wet markets from where its believed coronavirus originated.

Canadian singer Bryan Adams went on a long tirade against the wet markets in China and blamed them for putting the world 'on hold'. In an expletives laced post, Adams went on to accuse the 'greedy bastards' behind the wet markets from where its believed coronavirus originated. Adams, 60, was scheduled to play a series of shows at London's Albert Hall starting on Monday night which now stands canceled due to the pandemic. "Tonight was supposed to be the beginning of a tenancy of gigs at the @royalalberthall, but thanks to some fu----- bat eating, wet market animal selling, virus making greedy bastards, the whole world is now on hold," Adams wrote. "My message to them other than 'thanks a fu----- lot' is go vegan." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Bryan Adams (@bryanadams) on May 11, 2020 at 8:45am PDT × The singer, famous for his songs 'Summer of 69,' '(Everything I Do) I Do It For You,' and 'Cuts Like a Knife,' played an acoustic rendition of the latter during the post. Adams shared that he was happy spending time with family in isolation but missed his crew, fans and the band. "It’s been great hanging out in isolation with my children and family, but I miss my other family, my band, my crew and my fans," he added, during the Instagram post. "Take care of yourselves and hope we can get the show on the road again soon. I’ll be performing a snippet from each album we were supposed to perform for the next few days," the singer said. Wet markets in China have been accused of being the source of the coronavirus pandemic and spreading the initial virus. Not just Adams, several politicians and celebrities including Paul MccCartney have criticised China in the past two months.

Bryan Adams slams China for spreading coronavirus, says 'the whole world is now on hold'

<p>Can China's loss be India's gain? The <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/no-widespread-undetected-covid-19-community-transmission-we-have-won-that-battle-new-zealand-pm-jacinda-ardern-295147">coronavirus </a>outbreak is a global crisis. It is a major health challenge for India too but, it is also an opportunity.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/icmr-asks-states-not-to-use-coronavirus-kits-from-two-china-based-firms-295121">Also Read:&nbsp;ICMR asks states not to use coronavirus kits from two China-based firms</a></p>

<p>A chance for India to wean businesses away from China and bring them home. In fact, foreign businesses based in China want to move out. They are looking at India as their new home. Not one or two but as many as 1,000 companies have reached out to India.<br />
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They are engaged in discussions with Indian officials at various levels. At least 3,00 companies are actively pursuing production plans. They belong to industries and sectors like mobiles, electronics, medical devices, textiles and synthetic fabric.</p>

<p>Korean companies are making the first move. Reports say&nbsp;the Korean consulate in Chennai has received a number of requests. Two requests are from iron and steel companies and another one from the hospitality sector.</p>

<p>Some startups have also shown interest in moving from China to India. India is being seen as a solid alternative and as a global manufacturing destination.</p>

<p>The coronavirus outbreak has exposed how lopsided the global supply chains really are. Companies want to reduce their dependence on China now and India is emerging as a viable option.&nbsp;</p>

<p>So which companies could come to India? &nbsp;There are reports that give some clear indications. Apple's manufacturing partner Wistron corporation is reportedly interested in shifting to India. The company that assembles the iPhone is also considering India. Posco and Hyundai steel are some South Korean names doing the rounds.</p>

<p>The Indian government is keen on capitalising on the shift. Delhi is expected to make moves to attract more foreign companies. Reports say the government is planning an aggressive "Make in India" push after the lockdown. Indian minister Nitin Gadkari has already given a signal.</p>

<p>He has urged industry bodies to attract top companies from the US and the UK backing the idea of more joint ventures and assuring the government's support. The minister said permissions will be given on "war footing".</p>

<p>India became an attractive option after the cut in corporate taxes. Last year, the corporate tax was reduced to 25 per cent for the new manufacturing firms, its as low as 15 per cent. This is an attractive proposition, but it's not enough. Investors have hesitated to move to India in the past. They blame the changing policies and red tape.</p>

<p>India will have to overcome these challenges if it wants to attract businesses away from China. There is competition too. Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia are some of the other alternatives that companies are considering. India may need to do more to attract big investment and the country is reportedly willing to offer incentives to foreign businesses. &nbsp;</p>

<p>The Prime Minister's office, Niti Aayog and other government agencies are working on a plan. The government plans to set up dedicated groups. They will directly engage with the firms that might want to diversify out of China. In fact, New delhi is said to have already reached out to 100 companies.</p>

<p>Incentives like capital expenditure benefits could be offered to companies looking to shift but it might take some time for these companies to make up their minds.</p>

<p>The coronavirus outbreak and the lockdowns have killed demand. Major businesses especially business to consumer companies are practically shut. At the moment, India's fortunes are also tied with the global economic revival if Delhi makes the right moves, at the right pace, it could well emerge the winner.</p>


Can China's loss be India's gain? The coronavirus outbreak is a global crisis. It is a major health challenge for India too but, it is also an opportunity. Also Read: ICMR asks states not to use coronavirus kits from two China-based firms A chance for India to wean businesses away from China and bring them home.

Can China's loss be India's gain? The coronavirus outbreak is a global crisis. It is a major health challenge for India too but, it is also an opportunity. Also Read: ICMR asks states not to use coronavirus kits from two China-based firms A chance for India to wean businesses away from China and bring them home. In fact, foreign businesses based in China want to move out. They are looking at India as their new home. Not one or two but as many as 1,000 companies have reached out to India. They are engaged in discussions with Indian officials at various levels. At least 3,00 companies are actively pursuing production plans. They belong to industries and sectors like mobiles, electronics, medical devices, textiles and synthetic fabric. Korean companies are making the first move. Reports say the Korean consulate in Chennai has received a number of requests. Two requests are from iron and steel companies and another one from the hospitality sector. Some startups have also shown interest in moving from China to India. India is being seen as a solid alternative and as a global manufacturing destination. The coronavirus outbreak has exposed how lopsided the global supply chains really are. Companies want to reduce their dependence on China now and India is emerging as a viable option. So which companies could come to India? There are reports that give some clear indications. Apple's manufacturing partner Wistron corporation is reportedly interested in shifting to India. The company that assembles the iPhone is also considering India. Posco and Hyundai steel are some South Korean names doing the rounds. The Indian government is keen on capitalising on the shift. Delhi is expected to make moves to attract more foreign companies. Reports say the government is planning an aggressive "Make in India" push after the lockdown. Indian minister Nitin Gadkari has already given a signal. He has urged industry bodies to attract top companies from the US and the UK backing the idea of more joint ventures and assuring the government's support. The minister said permissions will be given on "war footing". India became an attractive option after the cut in corporate taxes. Last year, the corporate tax was reduced to 25 per cent for the new manufacturing firms, its as low as 15 per cent. This is an attractive proposition, but it's not enough. Investors have hesitated to move to India in the past. They blame the changing policies and red tape. India will have to overcome these challenges if it wants to attract businesses away from China. There is competition too. Vietnam, Malaysia, the Philippines and Indonesia are some of the other alternatives that companies are considering. India may need to do more to attract big investment and the country is reportedly willing to offer incentives to foreign businesses. The Prime Minister's office, Niti Aayog and other government agencies are working on a plan. The government plans to set up dedicated groups. They will directly engage with the firms that might want to diversify out of China. In fact, New delhi is said to have already reached out to 100 companies. Incentives like capital expenditure benefits could be offered to companies looking to shift but it might take some time for these companies to make up their minds. The coronavirus outbreak and the lockdowns have killed demand. Major businesses especially business to consumer companies are practically shut. At the moment, India's fortunes are also tied with the global economic revival if Delhi makes the right moves, at the right pace, it could well emerge the winner.

China's COVID-19 loss: Now, international companies show interest in India

<p>As the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/milan-announces-ambitious-plan-to-reduce-car-usage-after-lockdown-293801">coronavirus </a>virus ease in the country, China on Tuesday said that it was ready to "set up fast-track channels allowing business and technical personnel to travel".</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/now-singapore-extends-circuit-breaker-coronavirus-lockdown-till-june-1-293802">Also Read: Now, Singapore extends 'circuit breaker' coronavirus lockdown till June 1</a></p>

<p>Beijing had ordered a virtual clampdown for the past two months on anyone visiting the country with the coronavirus spreading like wildfire in the country, however, with the virus now reportedly abating and Wuhan which was believed to be the origin of the virus opening up slowly, Chinese authorities have decided to loosen restrictions.</p>

<p>China is now in talks with Singapore and South Korea to set up "fast track" for businesspeople to travel between the countries.</p>

<p>"The purpose is to stabilise important economic and trade cooperation... and to ensure the safe and smooth operation of international industrial and supply chains," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, adding, "Beijing has reached a consensus with Seoul on the fast-track channel and both sides are working to implement the plan.</p>

<p>China had recently lifted restriction in Hubei province which was the epicenter of the virus. The virus has killed over 171,255 people worldwide since it was first reported in Wuhan on December 31 last year.&nbsp;</p>

<p>There are 2,495,994 cases of the virus worldwide with the United States the worst-hit with 787,960 cases and over 35,000 deaths. The epicentre of the virus has since shifted to New York in the United States which has seen over 12,000 deaths with thousands dying in Italy and Spain, including the United Kingdom.<br />
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As the coronavirus virus ease in the country, China on Tuesday said that it was ready to "set up fast-track channels allowing business and technical personnel to travel".

As the coronavirus virus ease in the country, China on Tuesday said that it was ready to "set up fast-track channels allowing business and technical personnel to travel". Also Read: Now, Singapore extends 'circuit breaker' coronavirus lockdown till June 1 Beijing had ordered a virtual clampdown for the past two months on anyone visiting the country with the coronavirus spreading like wildfire in the country, however, with the virus now reportedly abating and Wuhan which was believed to be the origin of the virus opening up slowly, Chinese authorities have decided to loosen restrictions. China is now in talks with Singapore and South Korea to set up "fast track" for businesspeople to travel between the countries. "The purpose is to stabilise important economic and trade cooperation... and to ensure the safe and smooth operation of international industrial and supply chains," foreign ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said, adding, "Beijing has reached a consensus with Seoul on the fast-track channel and both sides are working to implement the plan. China had recently lifted restriction in Hubei province which was the epicenter of the virus. The virus has killed over 171,255 people worldwide since it was first reported in Wuhan on December 31 last year. There are 2,495,994 cases of the virus worldwide with the United States the worst-hit with 787,960 cases and over 35,000 deaths. The epicentre of the virus has since shifted to New York in the United States which has seen over 12,000 deaths with thousands dying in Italy and Spain, including the United Kingdom.

China eases entry, sets up 'fast-track channels' for business personnel to visit

Search and rescue efforts continued on Sunday after a quarantine hotel for COVID-19 patients collapsed in southeastern China on Saturday, trapping about 70 people.

At least 10 People killed , several trapped after temporary hospital collapses in China