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Ill news, spreads apace: covid in China
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Length:
24 minutes
Released:
Jan 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
The sudden rescinding of zero-covid strictures has, as expected, led to a spike in cases. Our correspondent visits overstretched hospitals and crematoria, and considers what will happen next. Aerial drones have in part shaped the war in Ukraine; now the naval kind are starting to play a role. And French-language purity goes out the window when it comes to startups. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Jan 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode
Titles in the series (100)
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