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China COVID-19
Chinese Whistleblower Doctor Honored on Anniversary of His Death
By Associated Press
The 34-year-old Li Wenliang was one of eight whistleblowers who local authorities punished for "spreading rumors" about the new virus.
WHO Team Visits Wuhan Virus Lab at Center of Speculation
By Associated Press
The visit followed months of negotiations as China seeks to retain tight control over information about the outbreak.
The Jury Is Still Out on Beijing’s ‘Vaccine Diplomacy’
By Kim Beng Phar and Clementine Bizot
It is too soon to declare China's government victorious in the race for COVID-19 vaccines.
China Economy Grows in 2020 As Rebound From Virus Gains
By Associated Press
While most major economies struggle to recover from the pandemic, the Chinese economy shows signs of growth across sectors.
Virus Rules Tightened in Province Near Beijing
By Associated Press
The outbreak in two cities in Hubei province is one of the most serious in recent months.
China Clamps Down in Hidden Hunt for Coronavirus Origins
By Associated Press
China’s government is only allowing hand-picked research teams to look into the origins of COVID-19 – and keeping tight control over any findings.
China Building Massive Myanmar Border Wall: Reports
By Sebastian Strangio
Western coverage has framed the wall as an attempt to keep dissidents from fleeing the country. The reality is more complex.
China Prepares Large-Scale Rollout of Coronavirus Vaccines
By Associated Press
Despite concerns about the vaccines' efficacy, China said it will ensure the products are affordable for developing countries.
In ’76 Days’, a Documentary Portrait of Lockdown in Wuhan
By Associated Press
Hao Wu's documentary offers a raw and vital examination of the first steps in the contagion's global march.
With Plane Load of Chinese Visitors, Thailand Kicks off Attempted Tourism Revival
By Sebastian Strangio
But the stringent conditions of the Special Tourist Visa meant that the sector's recovery will be slow.
COVID-19 Is Further Disenfranchising China’s Queer Youth
By Lakshmi Iyengar and Yu Songqi
The pandemic and the ensuing need to quarantine, often with conservative family, poses unique issues for young LGBTQ+ Chinese.
China Border City Goes Into ‘Wartime Mode’ to Combat COVID-19
By Sebastian Strangio
The arrival of coronavirus cases from Myanmar highlights the difficulty of securing the long, winding border between the two countries.