The World Health Organization said China’s drastic limits on people’s movement had helped, but experts cautioned against predicting that the worst was over.
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Cambodia’s Coronavirus Complacency May Exact a Global Toll
After a cruise ship docked in Cambodia, passengers streamed off the ship, maskless, and fears are rising that the country could become a vector of transmission.
New Cases in China Appear to Be Slowing
The number of confirmed new cases in China appeared again to be slowing.
Rate of New Fatalities Drops in China
China’s National Health Commission on Monday reported 2,048 new cases of coronavirus infections and 105 new deaths over the previous 24 hours.
Coronavirus Infection Found After Cruise Ship Passengers Disperse
Amid assurances that the Westerdam was disease free, hundreds of people disembarked in Cambodia and headed for airports. One was later found to be infected.
Quieter Response to Coronavirus in Countries Where China Holds Sway
Top officials in Southeast Asia have played down the threat of the virus and shied away from travel bans. Some have even pushed supposed remedies not supported by science.
The Freshwater Giants Are Dying
Overharvesting and habitat loss endanger most of the world’s freshwater “megafauna.” But many species may yet be saved.
A Jungle Airstrip Stirs Suspicions About China’s Plans for Cambodia
The Chinese military’s “string of pearls” strategy depends on far-flung regional outposts. Some think Cambodia is becoming one.
Antiquities Expert Charged With Trafficking in Cambodian Artifacts
Prosecutors say Douglas A. J. Latchford, 88, a dealer in and collector of Southeast Asian antiquities, falsified documents to make looted treasures easier to sell on the art market.
With a Smile, Southeast Asian Nations Protect an Authoritarian
In denying Cambodian opposition politicians entry into their countries, some ASEAN governments please a leader who has had a 34-year grip on power.