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In today’s episode: Virus leads the world’s second-largest economy to shrink for the first time since 1992; drone-maker DJI faces scrutiny over how it handles sensitive data abroad; and Chinese scientists suspend trials of Gilead’s potential Covid-19 treatment.

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In today’s episode: U.S. leader blasts health body for mishandling the coronavirus crisis; tech darlings Alibaba and Tencent invest hundreds of millions in India’s gambling loopholes; and Renault backs out of China joint venture amid lacklustre sales.

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In today’s episode: Infectious disease expert Zhang Wenhong says imported Covid-19 cases present greatest danger to second wave of infections; dissatisfied parents demand refunds from Beijing’s private schools which have been forced to stay closed during the pandemic; and behind ByteDance’s audacious expansion plans.


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In today’s episode: Guangzhou’s controversial Covid-19 control measures spark diplomatic tensions between China and African countries; central bank increases its stake in Indian mortgage lender; and Japan’s bold vision to reshape its manufacturing sector.


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In today’s episode: China’s three largest mobile carriers jointly develop 5G-enabled messaging service; Meituan Dianping clashes with Italian startup Idri BK over Mobike; and behind the central bank’s latest efforts to revive the economy.

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This special edition is a long read of Caixin’s report on Covid-19’s economic implications. Less is known about the effects of the new coronavirus on children than has been learned about its impact on adults in the past few months. However, a study of more than 2,000 pediatric cases in Wuhan suggests that infants may have higher rates of severe illness than older children. This special edition discusses China’s experiences of treating such young Covid-19 patients.

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This special edition is a long read of Caixin’s report on Covid-19’s economic implications. As China picks up the pace to revive business at home, the worsening pandemic abroad is undercutting recovery efforts in a sign of how interconnected global commerce has become. This episode explores why the economic fallout from the coronavirus crisis may surpass that of the 2008 financial crisis.

In today’s episode: State Council delivers new guidelines or handle symptom-free virus carriers; think-tank report finds that coal is no longer viable from a financial perspective; and could Special Purpose Bonds help kick start an economic recovery after pandemic recedes?

In today’s episode: Supreme court rules Qiaodan’s unauthorized use of sports icon’s name is illegal; reports surface about video streaming giant, iQiyi, possibly cooking its books; and China publishes list of domestic companies authorized to certify medical supplies for export.

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In today’s episode: Prominent infectious disease expert says crisis unlikely to end this summer; Japan reports dramatic spike in infection cases; and what China’s use of special treasury bonds can teach other economies hit by Covid-19.