WHO Officially Labels New Coronavirus COVID-19
After the coronavirus pneumonia spread to 25 countries and infected more than 40,000 people, it finally had an official name, COVID-19.
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WeChat Joins Industry Peers in COVID-19 Hackathon to Combat Pandemic
China's most used social platform WeChat announced that it is partnering with major technology platforms.
3/25/20202 min read
Chinese Government-Sponsored TV Show Receives Backlash Over its Depictions of Women
Chinese TV show ‘Heroes in Harm’s Way’ received harsh criticisms from viewers, who are claiming the content is sexist, and has a discrimination against women.
10/4/20204 min read
“Mulan” Global Releases Postponed As COVID-19 Continues to Spread
“Mulan” will be postponed amid growing concerns about the COVID-19 outbreak, which has been declared a pandemic by the WHO this week.
Baidu Reveals 5 Hottest Searches as China Recovers From COVID-19
Despite the impact of COVID-19 wearing off, the everyday life of Chinese people after the quarantine is vastly different from before.
Electrolyte Water in Short Supply After China Adjusts COVID Policies
With the adjustment of COVID-19 prevention and control policies in many cities in China, in addition to a wave of panic buying of cold medicines, some food products have become unexpectedly popular recently, such as canned yellow peaches and electrolyte water.
12/13/20224 min read
Jack Ma Foundation Publishes Handbook to Share COVID-19 Frontline Lessons
The Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Foundation are today sharing some key lessons and experiences from doctors who were at the frontline of COVID-19 treatment in China.
3/18/20202 min read
Most Downloaded Chinese Social Media Apps in India During COVID-19 Lockdown
People are flocking to all sorts of social media apps to kill time while being unable to leave their homes. Some Chinese apps have emerged as the most downloaded social media apps in India.
How US and Chinese Tech Giants React Differently to the COVID-19 Outbreak
The COVID-19 crisis is not just a battle in China, but a global challenge. As the disease spreads, we see tech companies around the world taking initiatives to combat COVID-19.
Trash Sorting: Beijing Has a Long Way to Catch Up with Shanghai
Last year, China started trash sorting by experimenting with Shanghai. Now that COVID-19 has put a pause on everything, Beijing is caught in the dilemma to catch up with its eastern counterpart.
7/2/20208 min read
Supply Chains Feeling Pinch as Shanghai Lockdowns Endure
Shanghai lockdowns are having ripple effects on global supply chains, as factory workers and logistics personnel have been subjected to home quarantine and mass testing.
4/8/20224 min read
Ele.me Food Delivery Driver Tests Positive for COVID-19
A delivery driver of Alibaba-owned food delivery platform Ele.me tested positive for COVID-19 on Sunday, raising concerns about further spread of the disease in Beijing.