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Taiwan Closes Borders in Preparation for Possible ‘Second Wave’ of the Coronavirus

Taiwan Closes Borders in Preparation for Possible ‘Second Wave’ of the Coronavirus

By Nick Aspinwall
The country has managed to contain the outbreak, but it’s on edge after an influx of imported cases from foreign tourists and returning Taiwanese travelers.

Abe Can’t Afford to Mishandle Japan’s COVID-19 Response

Abe Can’t Afford to Mishandle Japan’s COVID-19 Response

By Titli Basu
The prime minister’s political legacy is at stake amid the coronavirus epidemic.
Lessons From South Korea’s COVID-19 Outbreak: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

Lessons From South Korea’s COVID-19 Outbreak: The Good, Bad, and Ugly

By Justin Fendos
Where South Korea has succeeded – and where it has struggled – in containing the new epidemic.

North Korea Flies out Foreign Diplomats Amid COVID-19 Concerns

North Korea Flies out Foreign Diplomats Amid COVID-19 Concerns

By Associated Press
North Korea continues to not have publicly confirmed any cases of COVID-19.

Cracks in the System: COVID-19 in Chinese Prisons

Cracks in the System: COVID-19 in Chinese Prisons

By Zi Yang
The spread of the disease in prisons reveals flaws in China’s epidemic countermeasures.

Taiwan Braces for Economic Impact of Global Coronavirus Outbreak

Taiwan Braces for Economic Impact of Global Coronavirus Outbreak

By Nick Aspinwall
Taiwan’s tourism and aviation industries are struggling, but most sectors have withstood heavy damage and the government has planned a $2 billion bailout.

Coronavirus: The Economic Costs for North Korea

Coronavirus: The Economic Costs for North Korea

By Troy Stangarone
The outbreak, and Pyongyang’s response, will seriously strain the North Korean economy.
Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Japan Postpones Long-Awaited Visit From China’s Xi

Amid Coronavirus Crisis, Japan Postpones Long-Awaited Visit From China’s Xi

By Shannon Tiezzi
The visit had been envisioned as a high-water mark for newly repaired relations. Now it may not happen in 2020 at all.

How Singapore Connected the Dots on Coronavirus 

How Singapore Connected the Dots on Coronavirus 

By Sribala Subramanian and Sribala Subramanian
Tough laws and semi-invasive methods coupled with cajoling and cheerleading are Singapore’s way of handling epidemics .

North Korea’s Swagger May Conceal Brewing Coronavirus Disaster

North Korea’s Swagger May Conceal Brewing Coronavirus Disaster

By Associated Press
Pyongyang has not reported any cases of COVID-19, but experts worry that the country’s generally poor health care infrastructure is a recipe for disaster.

Japanese Mothers Struggle to Cope After Virus Shuts Schools

Japanese Mothers Struggle to Cope After Virus Shuts Schools

By Associated Press
The four-week school shutdown is causing serious headaches for Japan's working mothers.
Fault Lines Linger Behind Singapore’s Coronavirus Containment

Fault Lines Linger Behind Singapore’s Coronavirus Containment

By Jasmine Chia and Yong Poh Han
The city-state has been praised for its efficient response, but the headlines hide racial, class, and religious tensions simmering beneath the surface.

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