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.
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China Tightens Wuhan Lockdown in ‘Wartime’ Battle With Coronavirus
With infections doubling every four days and more than 600 deaths, China intensified its response in Wuhan, with house-to-house temperature checks and mass confinements at quarantine centers.
China Clamps Down on Coronavirus Coverage as Cases Surge
Public frustrations were once left uncensored online, and news outlets reported rigorously on the epidemic. Those days may be past.
Losing Track of Time in the Epicenter of China’s Coronavirus Outbreak
People in Wuhan line up for groceries and medical checkups — and are skeptical of official reassurances.
Beijing Sees ‘Major Test’ as Doors to China Close and Coronavirus Deaths Surpass SARS
The number of dead is likely to grow as the tally of confirmed infections surges by more than 2,000 every day. “There’s no sign that it’s getting better,” said a health expert.
Beijing in the Time of Coronavirus: No Traffic, Empty Parks and Fear
The Chinese capital, like other cities far from the epidemic’s center, has imposed restrictions and shut down public spaces, straining the ties that bind society.
As New Coronavirus Spread, China’s Old Habits Delayed Fight
At critical turning points, Chinese authorities put secrecy and order ahead of openly confronting the growing crisis and risking public alarm or political embarrassment.
Pompeo Calls China’s Ruling Party ‘Central Threat of Our Times’
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo made the stark statement at a meeting with his British counterpart, where he also talked up the prospect of a U.S. trade deal with Britain.
Chinese Officials Race to Contain Anger Over Virus
With public fury rising, the government acted on several fronts to show resolve in the face of the gravest political crisis in years.
In Coronavirus, a ‘Battle’ That Could Humble China’s Strongman
With Xi Jinping firmly in control, the Chinese government has stepped up its response to the Wuhan crisis, but the effort has been plagued by bureaucracy and a lack of transparency.