The government has moved slowly to permanently stop the sale and consumption of wild animals in the wake of the coronavirus epidemic, raising fears the practice may continue.
Author: STEVEN LEE MYERS
Why China’s Move to Rein In Hong Kong Is Just the Start
Xi Jinping’s China, emboldened by its handling of the coronavirus pandemic, no longer seems constrained by the threat of international rebuke.
China’s Aggressive Diplomacy Weakens Xi Jinping’s Global Standing
In the past week officials in France, Britain and nearly two dozen African nations have rebuked actions or statements by the Chinese government.
China Created a Fail-Safe System to Track Contagions. It Failed.
After SARS, Chinese health officials built an infectious disease reporting system to evade political meddling. But when the coronavirus emerged, so did fears of upsetting Beijing.
China Spins Tale That the U.S. Army Started the Coronavirus Epidemic
After criticizing American officials for politicizing the pandemic, Chinese officials and news outlets have floated unfounded theories that the United States was the source of the virus.
Xi Goes to Wuhan, Coronavirus Epicenter, in Show of Confidence
China’s leader, Xi Jinping, has sought to portray his nation’s efforts as an example for the world as infections spread globally.
China Pushes Back as Coronavirus Crisis Damages Its Image
The country is appealing for sympathy while attacking those who blame its leadership for making the situation worse.
As Coronavirus Slams Small Business, a Noodle Shop Fights for Life
China’s entrepreneurs, essential to the economy, have seen their fortunes plummet. Many millions of jobs are at stake.
China Ousts 2 Party Officials Amid Outrage About Coronavirus Response
President Xi Jinping reshuffled the leadership in Hubei Province, the center of the outbreak, installing protégés in the hope of getting the crisis under control.
‘Let’s Not Shake Hands’: Xi Jinping Tours Beijing Amid Coronavirus Crisis
China’s leader, who rarely mingles with the public, visited several sites in the capital and spoke to medical workers in Wuhan via video conferencing.