Emily Feng
Stories
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China To Address Economic Growth Targets At High-Level Political Meetings
China on Thursday begins its biggest political meetings of the year, signaling its confidence that it has the coronavirus under control. At the top of the agenda: how to revive the flagging economy.
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South Korea And China See COVID-19 Resurgence After Easing Restrictions
Many countries have begun loosening up quarantine restrictions and reopening economies including South Korea and China, but with a rise in cases, both countries are considering new lockdown measures.
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In Coronavirus War Of Words With The U.S., China Pulls No Punches
China's diplomacy has taken a strikingly "undiplomatic" turn, analysts say, as it counters U.S. accusations of starting the coronavirus.
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China Says It Contained COVID-19. Now It Fights To Control The Story
The Communist Party says authorities acted swiftly and efficiently to contain the coronavirus outbreak. Officials are working to silence those suspected of challenging the narrative.
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More Questions About COVID-19 In China And Around The World
NPR's global health and development correspondent and NPR's Beijing correspondent answer more questions about the global response to the pandemic.
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Lessons From China On How To Restart An Economy After Coronavirus Peaks
How are businesses and restaurants reopening in China after a deadly outbreak of the new coronavirus? Very slowly. China continues to sacrifice economic activity for rigorous quarantine measures.
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COVID-19 Has Caused A Shortage Of Face Masks. But They're Surprisingly Hard To Make
China makes millions of masks. But ramping up production is tricky. "Making masks is not as easy as you imagine," a pharmaceutical executive in China says.
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U.S. Can Learn From Other Countries About Containing COVID-19
As the U.S. manages the coronavirus, NPR's Rachel Martin talks to three NPR correspondents in some hard-hit countries: China, South Korea and Italy, to ask what lessons the U.S. should learn.
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China's President Xi Jinping Visits Wuhan, Coronavirus Epicenter
It's the Chinese leaders first visit to Wuhan since the coronavirus outbreak began. There are indications China plans to lift some travel restrictions around Wuhan after the area was locked down.
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As New Coronavirus Cases Slow In China, Factories Start Reopening
Strict quarantine measures have prevented 300 million migrant workers from returning to work. Now local authorities are trying to get businesses going again. The main bottleneck: a shrunken workforce.