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: Coronavirus Reopenings
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She Was Supposed to Be China’s Future. After ‘Zero Covid,’ She Wants to Leave.
Julie Geng was proud of China’s Covid response until the police came calling.
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As Officials Ease Restrictions, China Faces New Pandemic Risks
Huge swaths of the nation’s elderly remain vulnerable, scientists say, and a surge in deaths and hospitalizations may be inevitable.
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Stories From Back to School in the New Normal of the Pandemic
As school began this year, we sent reporters to find out how much — or how little — has changed since the pandemic changed everything.
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Japan to Fully Reopen in October, as Asian Holdouts Dwindle
Japan will allow visitors to travel freely for the first time in nearly two and a half years. Taiwan announced an end to quarantines, and Hong Kong was expected to follow.