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Beijing is unlikely to participate in a global Covid-19 summit co-chaired by the United States next month, analysts have said, citing concerns that Beijing will be criticised for its policies on containing the disease . The White House announced on Monday that President Joe Biden will co-chair the virtual event on May 12 trying to put an end to the pandemic crisis and prepare for future health threats. Indonesia, the current G20 president, G7 president Germany, African Union chair Senegal and Belize, the current chair of the Caricom Caribbean grouping will co-host the event. Beijing has so far refused to...
