A weekly roundup of news and analysis to help you follow key developments in China and the Chinese church.
How China’s army of food delivery drivers helped keep country going during outbreak (April 7, 2020, South China Morning Post) The supply and delivery networks that were already in place were able to work with the authorities in cities like Wuhan.
China’s Travel Restrictions due to COVID-19: An Explainer (April 1, 2020, China Briefing) As the COVID-19 is now a pandemic, China has formally suspended the entry of most foreign nationals to prevent a second wave of the outbreak at home.
Life on Lockdown in China (March 23, 2020, The New Yorker)
A sign read “Shoe Sole Disinfecting Area,” and there was always a trail of wet prints leading away from the mat, like a footbath at a public swimming pool.
Face masks and coronavirus: how culture affects your decision to wear one (March 14, 2020, South China Morning Post)
In East Asia, where memories of the severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) outbreak 17 years ago remain strong, wearing face masks when out has become the norm.
Inside the Race for a COVID-19 Cure (March 6, 2020, Sixth Tone)
Scientists are racing to find vaccines, drugs, and antibody treatments capable of combatting the virus, which currently has no known cure.
How Will Coronavirus Impact China in the Long Term? (February 26, 2020, China File)
What signs are there of the economic and political impact of the virus? And what should the world be keeping an eye on in the next few weeks?
Religious Groups in China Step Into the Coronavirus Crisis (February 23, 2020, The New York Times)
In temples, mosques and churches, China’s believers have been eager to fight the virus. Not all their efforts have been well received.
Featured Article Everything You Need to Know About Traveling Into and Out of China Right Now (February 19, 2020, The Beijinger) Amid growing uncertainty as to what faces both foreigners returning to China and those trying to leave, China's National Immigration Administration recently released details on what Chinese and foreigners can expect when dealing with immigration.
A Brief History of Face Masks in China (February 12, 2020, Sixth Tone)
Over the past century, Chinese have relied on face masks to shield them from disease, chemical warfare, and pollution.
These airlines have suspended flights to and from China (February 5, 2020, CNN)
Here's a roundup of some major airlines that have suspended or reduced their flights to mainland China.
The Truth About “Dramatic Action” (January 27, 2020, China Media Project)
From inside the curtain that now encloses my city, I wish to offer my thoughts on this “dramatic action,” and to judge what we have actually seen and experienced in terms of commitment to public health.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival 2020 (January 6, 2020, BBC)
Here are some of the best bits from this year's festival, in China's Heilongjiang north-east province. The annual event features ice slides, ice sculptures and even a snow-themed mass wedding.