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April 08, 2020 Reporters’ Notebook: Our 76 Days Locked Down in Wuhan
Four Caixin reporters entered Wuhan in January, and stayed in the original epicenter, never leaving as the city was locked down. Bringing one investigative report after another their journalism helped to build a picture of what life was really like in Wuhan and what really happened. Hear how they spent the last 76 days: the excitements and fears, mixed with a sense of journalistic responsibility as they witnessed history being made. These are personal stories from the journalists on the frontline that have never been shared before.

(This programme is in Chinese).

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April 07, 2020 Caixin China Biz Roundup: Covid-19’s Impact on Global Trade
In today’s episode: Concerns grow that the pandemic may cause many exporters to go out of business and lead more manufacturing to shift away from China; new round of subsidy cuts announced for solar power projects; and FAO dispels concerns of food shortages as several nations limit exports.

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April 06, 2020 Caixin China Biz Roundup: Investigation Special — Rapid Rollout of Facial Recognition Sparks Public Pushback
This special edition features Caixin’s in-depth report on the growing use of this cutting-edge technology which was published in Dec. 20 2019.

Few places in the world have embraced facial recognition technology with quite the fervor of China. However, concerns are mounting over the potential for data abuse as AI-powered surveillance technology increasingly creeps into unconventional and commercial spaces.

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12 min
April 05, 2020 Caixin China Biz Roundup: Sunday Long Read — In Depth: How a Rugged Covid-19 Recovery Puts More Than 100 Million Jobs at Risk
This special edition is a long read of Caixin’s in-depth report on Covid-19’s economic implications. The pandemic delivered a heavy blow to a Chinese economy already struggling with downward pressures and a weakening job market. This episode unveils how millions of jobs remain on the line as the domestic labor market faces trickier and more lasting challenges than even during the 2008 financial crisis.
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April 04, 2020 Caixin China Biz Roundup: Saturday Long Read — Wuhan’s Covid-19 Crisis Is Easing. Its Mental Health Disaster Is Just Beginning
This special edition features a long read of Caixin’s investigative report on the outbreak in China. While the risk of contagion seems to be fading in country, the traumatic episode has left many with psychological wounds that are far from healed. Most vulnerable are former patients and medical workers who were at the very front line of the nation’s battle against the virus. Will China’s mental health system be able to cope?

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14 min
April 03, 2020 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%.
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April 02, 2020 Caixin China Biz Roundup: Celebrity Blogger Calls Covid-19 a “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.

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14 min
April 01, 2020 Caixin 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.

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14 min
March 31, 2020 Caixin China Biz Roundup: Give Economic Support to the People, Not Infrastructure, Expert Says as Virus Bites
In today’s episode: Advisor to China’s finance ministry says policy should focus on rescuing individuals and companies, not infrastructure projects; pandemic creates serious economic challenges for developing countries; and how the pandemic is disrupting global food supplies.

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13 min
March 30, 2020 Caixin 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.

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Want to keep up with all the news from China's business scene but short on time? Then tune into the Caixin China Biz Roundup! Each weekday, we break down the biggest developments in the Asian giant's economy, financial world and tech sphere — all in around 15 minutes! Expect to find lots of analysis and informative updates delivered in a fun, light-hearted manner.