For a powerful government that has bragged about its command of the country, its absence at a moment of crisis has made the public question its credibility.
Tag: China
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Covid Is Spreading Rapidly in China, New Signs Suggest
Even as official figures from the central government remain low, regional numbers point to explosive outbreaks and overstretched health care systems.
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China’s Hottest New TV Genre: Dating Shows for Older People
Several popular television programs in the country are helping to encourage conversations about the social, romantic and sexual needs of older Chinese people.
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As Cases Spread, China’s Low Covid Death Toll Convinces No One
China’s murky statistics are fueling widespread public distrust. Its narrow definition of Covid deaths “will very much underestimate the true death toll,” the W.H.O. says.