Activity grinds to a standstill in Beijing as the country struggles to contain a coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Reuters

China’s top task is to stop coronavirus, Xi Jinping says

But Xi says officials must also keep eye on the economy; Chinese stocks fall in post-holiday trading
Beijing accuses Washington of spreading fear with response to outbreak

Topic | Coronavirus outbreak

Jun Mai

Published: 8:06pm, 3 Feb, 2020

Updated: 6:21pm, 14 Feb, 2020

Activity grinds to a standstill in Beijing as the country struggles to contain a coronavirus outbreak. Photo: Reuters

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Jun Mai

Jun Mai is an award-winning journalist covering China's political and social news. He writes about China's elite politics, general policies and social activism. He is currently based in Beijing.