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Reality Shows Present Slice of Indoor Life During Epidemic
Several television and online platforms are premiering shows shot within the confines of people’s homes, including those of celebrities.
Film Crew Documents Life in Wuhan Amid COVID-19 Epidemic
The film they had planned to shoot in Hubei was derailed by the coronavirus, so instead they’re creating a visual chronicle of a city under lockdown.
Couples Go Long-Distance for Valentine’s Amid Coronavirus Scare
People are showering their loved ones with virtual proposals and online gifts at a time when physical contact is discouraged.
To Cope With Anxiety, Coronavirus Patients Do the Safety Dance
Medical staff at Wuhan’s “shelter hospitals” are coming up with creative ways to buoy the spirits of their bored and homesick patients.
How Wenzhou, 900 km From Wuhan, Went Into Total Lockdown
Despite being halfway across China from the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, the coastal city has been hit hard by the virus.
Racism in the Time of Coronavirus
Rising deaths and infections have been accompanied by a disturbing global surge in xenophobia against ethnic Chinese people and others of Asian descent.
Who Is Paying for Coronavirus Patients’ Treatment?
The Chinese government has vowed that no one will be left out of pocket for coronavirus-related medical care, but is such a promise feasible?
Tencent's Coronavirus-Tracking Platform Gets Mixed Reviews
While some say revealing a patient’s diagnostic status is in the public interest, others argue it’s infringing upon their privacy.
‘Hardcore’ Quarantine Measures Risk Fracturing Social Cohesion
As China battles the novel coronavirus outbreak, regions across the country are sealing themselves off. But we should be wary of the consequences of local protectionism.
Gone But Not Soon Forgotten: Li Wenliang’s Online Legacy
One of the coronavirus whistleblower’s earliest posts on Weibo was an expression of solidarity for a journalist who suggested that officials’ negligence had contributed to a deadly train crash in 2011.
Under Quarantine, Huanggang Students Fret Over ‘Gaokao’
China’s leaders have called the coronavirus crisis a “major test,” but the high school seniors at the heart of the epidemic are preoccupied with a different sort of exam.
China’s Entertainment Sector Suffers Amid Coronavirus Epidemic
Delayed release dates and stalled projects are likely to hurt the country’s TV and film industry like never before, insiders say.
China’s Students Battle Coronavirus From Behind Their Keyboards
University students are coordinating online to solicit donations for hospitals needing medical equipment, fact-check what’s being reported about the epidemic, and relay first-person accounts from frontline cities.
A Billion Homes: How a Small Town Family’s Tale Captivated China’s ‘Cultured Youth’
Lu Qingyi discusses ‘Four Springs,’ his award-winning documentary charting the fortunes of his own family across multiple Lunar New Year holidays.
What West Bund’s Pompidou Partnership Means for China’s Art Scene
The flashy collaboration between Pompidou and the West Bund Group has drawn international headlines, but it’s not a cure-all.
Taking Pets for Holiday Photos Is an Emerging Fad in China
Chinese people’s growing fondness for pets has led to an entire industry around the health and well-being of their fluffy companions.
A Billion Homes: Chinese Dinner Table Talk Tells Universal Story
In “Another Year,” 13 family meals show the personal side of China’s urbanization.
Tribute to Medical Staff Steals the Show at Spring Festival Gala
Performances for the world’s most-watched television event are usually planned months in advance, but the most memorable one this year was a last-minute addition in light of the ongoing public health crisis.
TV Host Piers Morgan Panned for Mocking Chinese Language On-Air
The polarizing personality claims he was trying to insult a member of the British royal family who appeared in a commercial for a Chinese dairy company.
Wuhan on Lockdown As 17 Dead, 571 Infected With Coronavirus
All transportation including flights and high-speed trains has been temporarily suspended as authorities attempt to contain the outbreak.
