A screen displays a thank you message for healthcare workers in Shanghai’s Bund. Photo: Bloomberg
A screen displays a thank you message for healthcare workers in Shanghai’s Bund. Photo: Bloomberg
Claim Covid-19 has ‘shattered the American myth’ stirs debate in China
  • Shanghai-based academic Zhang Weiwei says the country’s much lower death rate shows the superiority of the Chinese governance model
  • Zhang also said the city was ‘days away from success’ in containing the outbreak – but critics accused him of touting one-sided propaganda
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Beijing outbreak ramps up pressure on China’s economic momentum
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A screen displays a thank you message for healthcare workers in Shanghai’s Bund. Photo: Bloomberg
A screen displays a thank you message for healthcare workers in Shanghai’s Bund. Photo: Bloomberg
Claim Covid-19 has ‘shattered the American myth’ stirs debate in China
  • Shanghai-based academic Zhang Weiwei says the country’s much lower death rate shows the superiority of the Chinese governance model
  • Zhang also said the city was ‘days away from success’ in containing the outbreak – but critics accused him of touting one-sided propaganda
2 hours ago
Coronavirus pandemic
Claim Covid-19 has ‘shattered the American myth’ stirs debate in China
2 hours ago
  • Shanghai-based academic Zhang Weiwei says the country’s much lower death rate shows the superiority of the Chinese governance model
  • Zhang also said the city was ‘days away from success’ in containing the outbreak – but critics accused him of touting one-sided propaganda
Coronavirus testing across China could cost 1.7 trillion yuan a year

As more cities announce mass-testing initiatives, analysts warn that the cost of such efforts will further pressure local authorities and municipal coffers that are already being strained by attempts to shore up economic growth.

As more cities announce mass-testing initiatives, analysts warn that the cost of such efforts will further pressure local authorities and municipal coffers that are already being strained by attempts to shore up economic growth.

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PLA Navy steps up real-life combat drills in East China Sea near Taiwan

Drills follow series of air and sea exercises in response to US lawmaker’s visit to Taiwan in April.

Drills follow series of air and sea exercises in response to US lawmaker’s visit to Taiwan in April.

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The PLA Navy’s Eastern Theatre Command has called its drills a  warning against the ‘false signals sent out by the US on the Taiwan issue’. Photo: Weibo
PLA Navy steps up real-life combat drills in East China Sea near Taiwan

Drills follow series of air and sea exercises in response to US lawmaker’s visit to Taiwan in April.

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Capital outflows show China’s yuan ‘far from a top global reserve’

Coronavirus lockdowns, yuan depreciation and the perceived risk of investing in countries whose relationships with the West are complicated explain China’s capital outflows, a new report says.

Coronavirus lockdowns, yuan depreciation and the perceived risk of investing in countries whose relationships with the West are complicated explain China’s capital outflows, a new report says.

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Shanghai to greenlight more manufacturing as Covid-19 cases fall again

As cases fell in both the quarantined and low-risk zones, the municipal government issued updated guidelines on Tuesday night that invite companies to apply to resume production if they can comply with virus-control rules.

As cases fell in both the quarantined and low-risk zones, the municipal government issued updated guidelines on Tuesday night that invite companies to apply to resume production if they can comply with virus-control rules.

4 May 2022 - 7:43PM
Beijing outbreak ramps up pressure on China’s economic momentum

Beijing’s rush to contain an outbreak in the capital with mass testing and tough restrictions is putting further strain on China’s economic growth momentum, with the city largely quiet over the five-day Labour Day holiday.

Beijing’s rush to contain an outbreak in the capital with mass testing and tough restrictions is putting further strain on China’s economic growth momentum, with the city largely quiet over the five-day Labour Day holiday.

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Business boom ahead for eateries with Hong Kong set to ease Covid curbs

Dining industry leader says business this weekend could allow eateries to regain 70 per cent of commercial activity from pre-pandemic period.

Dining industry leader says business this weekend could allow eateries to regain 70 per cent of commercial activity from pre-pandemic period.

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The View | How Europe can weather looming gas shortages as Russia cuts off supplies

While Europe debates whether it can survive Russia halting gas supplies, less has been said about preparing for shortages. Higher prices will not be sufficient and rationing should be a last resort, so governments must come up with initiatives that draw popular support.

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Destinations known | Chinese tourists name Russia on list of most desired destinations

Southeast Asia, Europe and Japan are also on the list, part of a McKinsey survey, but when will people in China actually be able to travel internationally again?

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Editorial | Another wave of woe for Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam in pool fiasco

The delay in reopening public swimming pools again reflects the inertia and lack of coordination within the government.

The delay in reopening public swimming pools again reflects the inertia and lack of coordination within the government.

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