This is not just in terms of technical capability - the cause of the respiratory infections in Beijing and Liaoning were … [Read more...] about Commentary: Respiratory illness surge in China can’t help but trigger COVID-19 memories
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Commentary: North Korea remains in COVID-19 isolation, raising fears of famine
PRESTON, United Kingdom: Three years after COVID-19 hit, people around the world have regained their freedom to move between … [Read more...] about Commentary: North Korea remains in COVID-19 isolation, raising fears of famine
Commentary: Why investigating China for COVID-19 biowarfare allegations pose challenges
The interesting thing about the new report is not just that it says it has new evidence, but that it claims its data shows … [Read more...] about Commentary: Why investigating China for COVID-19 biowarfare allegations pose challenges
Commentary: After nearly three years of COVID-19 mask mandate, can Hong Kongers finally breathe again?
On the other hand, local citizens also generally favour the policy change. Undeniably, many people were cautious and kept … [Read more...] about Commentary: After nearly three years of COVID-19 mask mandate, can Hong Kongers finally breathe again?
Commentary: COVID-19 is running rampant in China – but herd immunity remains elusive
But would this be a realistic goal? Lessons from other countries’ experiences suggest not. Let’s take a look at why. A RECAP … [Read more...] about Commentary: COVID-19 is running rampant in China – but herd immunity remains elusive
Commentary: Malaysia’s economy emerges from the shadow of COVID-19
KUALA LUMPUR: Rebounding from the pandemic-induced economic shock, the Malaysian economy gathered momentum in 2022 as its … [Read more...] about Commentary: Malaysia’s economy emerges from the shadow of COVID-19
Commentary: China’s COVID-19 situation is dire – but it shouldn’t pose a big risk to other countries
Further, reports suggest vaccination rates among older people in China lag behind those of younger people. If true, this … [Read more...] about Commentary: China’s COVID-19 situation is dire – but it shouldn’t pose a big risk to other countries
Commentary: China’s COVID-19 chaos is spilling over to Hong Kong
The Japanese government eased the measures after protest from the Hong Kong government, just one day after the initial … [Read more...] about Commentary: China’s COVID-19 chaos is spilling over to Hong Kong
Commentary: I evaded COVID-19 for 3 years in China and I’m glad I finally caught it
As far as I can tell, the sentiment on the ground is not one of doom and gloom. Chinese social media is not filled with … [Read more...] about Commentary: I evaded COVID-19 for 3 years in China and I’m glad I finally caught it
Commentary: Our Shanghai office emptied out as colleagues stayed home sick with COVID-19
WIDESPREAD INFECTION The following Monday on Dec 12, I arrived at the office to see most of my colleagues masked up – a … [Read more...] about Commentary: Our Shanghai office emptied out as colleagues stayed home sick with COVID-19
Commentary: Vietnam makes a model recovery from COVID-19
DURHAM, North Carolina: Vietnam’s policymakers can congratulate themselves on a stellar economic performance in 2022. The … [Read more...] about Commentary: Vietnam makes a model recovery from COVID-19
Commentary: China could face a catastrophic COVID-19 surge as it lifts restrictions
LONDON: China is the only major country which, until now, has continued to enforce a zero-COVID strategy. Other countries, … [Read more...] about Commentary: China could face a catastrophic COVID-19 surge as it lifts restrictions