China’s ramp-up of mask production to counter the coronavirus outbreak has claimed unlikely victims — nappies, wet wipes and sanitary towels that are made with the same raw materials.
Beiyi Seow
Economics Correspondent at @AFP in China.
Sexual Assault Case in China Sparks Outrage
A high-profile sexual assault investigation in China has prompted many to come forward online with similar experiences of abuse in a country where it remains tough to get justice for such crimes.
China Using UV Light to Speed Up Disinfection of Virus Germs
Ultraviolet light is being beamed through public buses and lifts in China to wipe out any possible germs as part of efforts to clear the country of the deadly coronavirus epidemic.
Fresh Food Spiked While Restaurants Starved for Cash in China
It is lunch time in Beijing, but the only diner in Cindy’s Cafe is an employee having a staff meal — it has been closed for more than three weeks as China battles a deadly virus epidemic.
China’s Advice to Citizens: No Drinking and Have a Good Cry
Feeling stressed by the deadly coronavirus? Have a good cry, say Chinese health experts. If that does not work, buy a punching bag for the office or try singing.
China to Ban Single-Use Polystyrene Plastics by the End of 2020
China will ban plastic bags in major cities and single-use straws from restaurants by the end of this year in a bid to cut down on waste.