New government data shows that growth for the year fell far short of Beijing’s goal. With Covid curbs lifted but the pandemic’s course uncertain, hope and fear cloud the forecast.
By Lambert Strether of Corrente. “Always be present in the flesh.” –C.P. Snow, The New Men Patient readers, this post was a little bit slower to arrive than should be,…
After China’s abrupt reversal of “zero Covid” restrictions, the nation’s vast machinery of virus surveillance and testing collapsed, even as infections and deaths surged. Now, the authorities face another problem:…
This month is your last chance to see hits like “The Music Man,” “Death of a Salesman” and “A Strange Loop” before they close.
The Communist Party’s efforts to limit discord over its sudden “zero Covid” pivot are being challenged with increasing rancor, including from its own supporters.
The Chinese city is being gripped by a massive Covid wave, leading to a surge in hospitalizations and crowded funeral homes.
Anti-vaccine harassment cannot stand.
Very few people take the antiviral medicine, but there are good reasons for certain Covid patients to consider it.
The latest Omicron variant is making scientists take notice in the US – so what do you need to know?
Yves here. I must confess I have not looked at the underlying multi-country study summarized in this post. Nevertheless, I thought the headline finding was worth promoting. First, there is…