The World Health Organization does not expect a return to the 'old normal' for the foreseeable future. Beijing has reported zero cases of new COVID-19 infections for nine consecutive days. However, experts say the city still need to remain alert.

Living with the virus for the foreseeable future 

The 2020 World Artificial Intelligence Conference came to an end in Shanghai over the weekend. About 3,000 participants attended this year's online summit due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

AI application in the COVID-19 fight

The World Health Organization representative in Russia says the novel coronavirus could have existed in an inactive state long before its outbreak. Despite complications with the pandemic and international relations, experts say that the loudest voice across the world is still cooperation.

Pandemic complications highlight cooperation need 

As COVID-19 continues to disrupt the world, the tourism industry seems to be gradually recovering with some innovative ideas and preventive measures being introduced. Some in the industry are making full use of the internet in order to survive the pandemic.

New normal of tourism amid the pandemic

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Many universities have announced their plans for the fall semester and online education has become a new normal for international education amid the pandemic. But experts say that online education is not simply moving the traditional class onto the internet.

Remote learning, new normal of international education

The United States has officially begun the process of withdrawing from the World Health Organization. A U.S. expert believes this action will not only harm the health of the country, but also global efforts against the pandemic.

Leaving WHO detrimental to U.S. health and the world: expert 

The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development is warning that the COVID-19 pandemic is turning into a jobs crisis, far worse than the global financial crisis in 2008. The agency predicts a 9.4% unemployment rate on average in OECD countries at the end of 2020. And the United Nations Secretary-General has stressed the need for decent jobs to boost the recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

OECD: COVID-19 is turning into a jobs crisis

Nine new professions have been recognized by Chinese authorities as the country intensifies efforts to create more job opportunities amid its economic recovery.

New professions recognized to help foster jobs

Tuesday marks the first day of China's Gaokao, or national college entrance exam. It was delayed one month due to the coronavirus outbreak. Rigorous measures have been taken to ensure the smooth implementation of the make-or-break test for more than ten million students across the country.

China's annual Gaokao begins amid COVID-19 control

Following the United States and Brazil, India has overtaken Russia to become the world's third-worst affected nation by the pandemic. The coronavirus has infected more than 11 million people around the world and killed over 530, 000.

Latest virus situation in U.S., Brazil and India, the three worst hit countries 

This podcast brings you facts you should know about the novel coronavirus. We'll give you the stories and voices behind the numbers, the opinions and actions, and the concerns and solutions related to the battle against the epidemic. Follow us in this global anti-virus war!

Coronavirus: What's REALLY Going On

Join us to learn about the COVID-19 prevention and treatment experiences shared by top Chinese doctors, including details on the virus' impact on children and the most dangerous underlying conditions affecting patient outcomes. Four doctors from Peking Union Medical College Hospital answered questions in Wuhan from world media based in Beijing through a video press briefing.

Top Chinese doctors share COVID-19 treatment experience  

As the world continues to battle against the spread of COVID-19, incidents of domestic violence are also increasing. We invited experts to analyze the reasons behind the rise in domestic violence during this unprecedented time, as people are called on to use this opportunity to spend quality time with their family.

Domestic violence increases during COVID-19

Join us to hear what has most impressed the top Chinese doctors during their stay in Wuhan since the end of January. On Wednesday, Wuhan, the epicenter of the COVID-19 outbreak, reported no new infections, marking a notable first in the city's months-long battle against the deadly virus. But medics find it hard to leave. Braving the outbreak on the frontlines, it was the first time they had ever faced coronavirus. So far, more than 30,000 people have recovered.

Wuhan has reported zero increase, but medics find it hard to leave

Caught between COVID-19 and economic recession, countries are weighing the best time to lift control measures. China is resuming production gradually as the pandemic wanes, but the World Health Organization has warned that anti-virus measures can only be eased with caution. Experts believe it's a delicate balance between business resumption and pandemic control.

On the road to business resumption

Some countries are starting to ease restrictions and reopen their economies as the number of new COVID-19 cases seems to be declining in those regions. However, the World Health Organization and experts are warning the situation is still fragile and calling for caution.

Easing restrictions and reopening economy with caution

We present to you a handful of stories in which young Chinese students in Canada tell us about how they spend their time during lockdown in their host country. It's estimated that around 140,000 Chinese students are studying in Canada.

My life in Canada during the COVID-19 pandemic

Join us to learn about the psychology of fear behind the COVID-19 pandemic. We'll explain how the storm of fear hits us in relation to risk perception, anxiety levels and negativity bias, and how it has resulted in a "habit loop" as well as group panic and stigmatization.

Why do we fear COVID-19?

Join us as we discuss the pros and cons of e-learning during the COVID-19 pandemic; as we take a closer look at how this mode of learning is panning out in China and why the UNESCO-recommended digital learning app has received unfavorable reviews from students in China. Elsewhere, we'll be meeting a student who against all odds has managed to overcome challenges posed by lack of reliable internet access, just to participate in these online classes in a remote area in the southwest part of the country.

The pros and cons of online classrooms during the pandemic

Join us to hear a discussion between Chinese and American doctors as they address netizens' concerns related to testing kits and asymptomatic patients. In a live cast on COVID-19, public health and medical experts met online to discuss the latest situation in both countries and share their views on the future of the pandemic.

Realities and the future: When U.S. became the new epicenter

People from all over the world have been vocal in criticizing U.S. President Donald Trump's decision to halt funding to the World Health Organization. A professor of public health from Australia's Flinders University says President Trump is playing a dangerous game, adding that the budget of the WHO is not large. It's actually two billion(USD) less than the annual budget of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

World response to U.S. decision to halt WHO funding

Overseas Chinese students are making the hard choice as to stay in their host countries or go back home during the COVID-19. While various measures have been taken to help facilitate their journey back home, all-out efforts are also being made to help them stay safe while they remain abroad.

Stay or go back, a hard choice to make

International media has been picking up reports about alleged ill treatment of people of African descent in southern China's Guangzhou. Jilles Djon, General Secretary, African Chamber of Commerce in China gives his view and a Tanzanian businessman talks about his life under quarantine in Guangzhou.

Complaints about treatment of Africans in China's Guangzhou

Virologists and geneticists around the globe refute conspiracy theories linking COVID-19 to a biosafety research lab in Wuhan after it became a focus for accusations in the wake of the citywide outbreak. Experts from the U.S., UK, and China have pointed out that there is no evidence of a link between the new coronavirus and the work of the P4 research laboratory in Wuhan.

Scientists refute coronavirus lab-made conspiracy theory 

Join us to learn reporter Huang Yue's account of local life in Wuhan as travel restrictions in the city are lifted following a 76-day lockdown. Huang Yue has been reporting from Wuhan since the peak of the outbreak and tells us a story mixed with fear, courage, resilience and sacrifice, in this special edition My 50 Days in Wuhan.

My 50 days in Wuhan

Join us to learn about the economic impacts of the different strategies for fighting COVID-19. China chose containment - control the virus through necessary social distancing measures and quarantines. Other countries, notably the United States and Great Britain, have chosen an amelioration strategy - allow the virus to run its course, but slowing it enough so the existing medical infrastructure can deal with the casualties.

Dealing with the economic impact of COVID-19

Join us to hear the voices and opinions that have called on President Donald Trump to stop spreading blame for the coronavirus outbreak after his “Chinese Virus” tweet went viral. Various people from China and the United States have expressed their concerns over racism and the spread of rhetoric that perpetuates dangerous views on the disease after Trump labeled the ongoing pandemic COVID-19 a “Chinese Virus. "

Fueling racism is no cure for coronavirus

China's first quarter GDP posted its first decline in decades, contracting 6.8 percent year-on-year amid the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic. Meanwhile, the IMF expects the world economy to shrink by three percent this year. We'll have expert in-depth analysis on those figures.

China's first quarter GDP and IMF's 2020 projection of the world economy 

The city of Wuhan revised its number of confirmed cases and deaths from the novel coronavirus disease on Friday. As of mid-April, the total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Wuhan has been increased by 325 to 50,333 and the number of fatalities has jumped by 1,290 to 3,869. Join us to learn why the revision was made now and how the work was conducted.

Wuhan revises number of confirmed COVID-19 cases and fatalities

Join us to find out how concerned we should be about asymptomatic carriers. Respiratory expert Zhong Nanshan gives his opinion on the issue in China and abroad. Experts have warned that asymptomatic carriers of the novel coronavirus may pose a great transmission risk as imported cases become the major challenge China faces and the number of confirmed COVID-19 patients surpasses 700,000 globally.

How concerned should we be about asymptomatic carriers?

Join us to learn more about alternative solutions that can be applied to ensure fashion and art events still go on despite the pandemic. We take a look at the alternatives fashion designers and brands have been using to showcase their latest collections at the ongoing Shanghai Fashion Week. And we’ll also take you to the UK to find out how a British dance troupe has been marking its 20th anniversary amidst all the chaos caused due to the current global pandemic.

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