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Caixin China Biz Roundup: Should China Drop 2020 GDP Target?
In today’s episode: Central bank advisor urges country to ditch economic growth target in the wake of the outbreak; more countries curb food exports to ensure food security amid the pandemic; and Luckin Coffee’s shares collapse 76%
Apr 03, 2020 19:32 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Celebrity Blogger Calls Covid-19 a “Man-Made Catastrophe”
In today’s episode: “Battlefield” diarist Fang Fang opens up about life at the Chinese epicenter of epidemic; the outbreak’s mental health impacts; and behind the nation’s booming online music streaming scene
Apr 02, 2020 19:32 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China Discloses Asymptomatic Covid-19 Figures for the First Time
In today’s episode: Government reveals data on symptom-free carriers amid rising concern these invisible cases are spreading the virus; Chinese ventilator-makers face export backlogs as demand for the critical equipment surges; and Caixin PMI bounces back in March as more manufacturers resume operations
Apr 01, 2020 19:41 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Give Economic Support to the People, Not Infrastructure, Expert Says as Virus Bites
Advisor to China’s finance ministry says policy should focus on rescuing individuals and companies; pandemic creates serious economic challenges for developing countries; and how the pandemic is disrupting global food supplies
Mar 31, 2020 19:28 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Why Asymptomatic Infections Present Major Challenges in the Battle Against Covid-19
In today’s episode: Symptom-free carriers emerge as new focus in fight against the pandemic; the global race to develop coronavirus test kits heats up; and over 100 million jobs on the line in China as outbreak wreaks havoc
Mar 30, 2020 19:46 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Sunday Long Read — The Great Face Mask Debate
As the virus continues to wreak havoc across the globe, many are wondering whether everyone should wear face masks as protection against the disease. But just how effective are they? And why is the medical community so divided on the matter? Today’s episode investigates.
Mar 29, 2020 18:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Saturday Long Read — Why South Korea Is Winning Its Covid-19 Fight
Despite soaring infection cases in February, the East Asian country has now managed to contain the outbreak. Today’s episode discusses the early reaction, mass testing and quarantine measures that enabled South Korea to tame Covid-19
Mar 28, 2020 18:00 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: China Shuts Borders to Foreigners as Virus Crisis Rages Abroad
In today’s episode: China introduces temporary ban on foreign nationals with valid visas and residence permits entering the country; U.S. reported coronavirus cases now higher than any other country; and China’s oil stockpile swells further after crude prices hit 18-year low
Mar 27, 2020 19:40 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: G-20 Holds Emergency Video Summit on Pandemic
In today’s episode: World leaders from the Group of 20 major economies prepare for a virtual meeting in response to coronavirus crisis; international air freight prices soar as more flights are grounded; and regulators are reportedly finalizing a bailout of debt-ridden trust company Anxin
Mar 26, 2020 17:39 PM
00:00/00:00Caixin China Biz Roundup: Are Neutralizing Antibodies the Answer to Covid-19?
In today’s episode: A potentially effective treatment for the coronavirus; how the outbreak has eaten into China’s government coffers; and regulators respond to Weibo hacking scandal
Mar 25, 2020 18:42 PM
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