Fire Kills 10 in China’s Xinjiang, Raising Questions About Lockdown
A fire in a residential high-rise in Urumqi, where many residents have been under lockdown, set off public anger and questions about China’s zero-Covid policy.
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A Holiday Season Divided by Inflation and Economic Struggles
Even if policymakers achieve a gentle economic slowdown, it won’t be smooth for everyone.
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iPhone Factory Protest Challenges China’s ‘Zero Covid’ Rules
Protests are rising as China enacts more lockdowns and quarantines, with no end in sight. The defiance is a test of Xi Jinping’s authoritarian leadership.
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Flu and R.S.V. Increase Demand for Antibiotics and Antivirals
An intense early flu season, coupled with a pediatric rise in respiratory illnesses, has left families frantically searching for medicines that are in short supply.