What's in a Name? Talking about the "Chinese Virus" in China
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In this episode we speak to Timothy Lobban, a journalist and educator living in Beijing, China. He explains how the government and Chinese businesses have used the power of WeChat and technology to enforce social distancing. We also discuss his views on the the terminology of "Chinese Virus" and whether we can trust China's official reporting of coronavirus case figures.
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