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China coronavirus
A Real String of Pearls: The Hidden Bellwether of the State of the Chinese Economy
By Bonnie Girard
The pearl is a symbol of all of China’s economic factors combined.
China Keeps Virus at Bay at High Cost Ahead of Olympics
By Joe McDonald and Huizhong Wu
China’s “zero tolerance” strategy of trying to isolate every case and stop transmission has succeeded in keeping COVID-19 at bay – but at a steep price.
The Logic and Limitation of China’s Zero-COVID Policy
By Zhuoran Li
China’s strategy of mass mobilization can be astonishingly effective – but only for a short period of time.
Delta Variant Challenges China’s Costly Lockdown Strategy
By Joe McDonald and Huizhong Wu
China’s “zero tolerance” policy against the virus may not be workable in the face of the highly contagious Delta strain.
Macau Orders Closure of Entertainment Venues, Mass Testing
By Zen Soo
Macau’s famous casinos will remain open – for now – but further lockdowns bode ill for the tourist-reliant city.
China Orders Mass Testing in Wuhan as COVID-19 Outbreak Spreads
By Associated Press
The highly contagious Delta variant is testing China’s zero-tolerance policy for COVID outbreaks.
How China Missed Its COVID-19 Opportunity
By Ben Moeller
After initial missteps, Beijing had the chance to be the envy of the world for its pandemic management. What went wrong?
China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Surges Ahead
By Larry Mullin
Despite some concerns and criticisms abroad, most Chinese (and expats) are eager to roll up their sleeves for the jab.
Chinese Companies Consider Mixing Vaccines, Booster Shots
By Huizhong Wu
China's vaccine makers are looking at ways to increase the efficiency of their shots.
WHO’s COVID-19 Origin Report Leaves Everyone Unsatisfied
By Shannon Tiezzi
The U.S. led its allies in issuing a statement of concern, while China attempted to push back on pointed comments from the WHO’s director general.
Chinese Vaccines Sweep Much of the World, Despite Concerns
By Associated Press
China has pledged roughly half a billion doses of its vaccines to more than 45 countries.
The Politics Behind China’s COVID-19 Vaccine Choices
By Bonnie Girard
China is keeping its vaccination campaign homegrown -- despite some reservations from the public.