Experts with the global health agency endorsed critical parts of Beijing’s narrative, even some parts that independent scientists question.
Tag: Wuhan (China)
How Beijing Turned China’s Covid-19 Tragedy to Its Advantage
The Communist Party’s success in reclaiming the narrative has proved to the world its ability to rally the people to its side, no matter how stumbling its actions might be.
W.H.O. Team in Wuhan to Trace Coronavirus
Beijing has repeatedly impeded the global inquiry into the emergence of the coronavirus. Two scientists on the team remained in Singapore after testing positive for antibodies.
A Year After Wuhan, China Tells a Tale of Triumph (and No Mistakes)
The Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to hide its missteps have taken on new urgency as the anniversary of the world’s first Covid-19 lockdown nears.
25 Days That Changed the World: How Covid-19 Slipped China’s Grasp
Beijing acted against the coronavirus with stunning force, as its official narratives recount. But not before a political logjam had allowed a local outbreak to kindle a global pandemic.
Chinese Citizen Journalist Sentenced to 4 Years for Covid Reporting
Zhang Zhan, a former lawyer, is the first known person to be tried for challenging the Chinese government’s narrative about the coronavirus pandemic.
A Flying Elephant, a Teacher’s Hugs: 12 Tales of Pandemic Resilience
The virus has been crushing spirits around the world, but some people refuse to be bowed. Here are their stories.
As China’s Propaganda Push Continues, Wuhan Emerges as a Star
New television shows have paid tribute to the city where the coronavirus emerged, focusing on residents’ heroism and glossing over official mistakes.
In Hunt for Coronavirus Source, W.H.O. Let China Take Charge
As it praised Beijing, the World Health Organization concealed concessions to China and may have sacrificed the best chance to unravel the virus’s origins. Now it’s a favorite Trump attack line.
In Hunt for Virus Source, W.H.O. Let China Take Charge
As it praised Beijing, the World Health Organization concealed concessions to China and may have sacrificed the best chance to unravel the virus’s origins. Now it’s a favorite Trump attack line.