China’s Fight Against Chikungunya Virus Tests a City’s Post-Covid Patience

The authorities are inspecting homes, tracking purchases of fever medicines and deploying drones as they urge people to join an eradication campaign that echoes Covid measures.

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No Passports, No Study Abroad: China Limits Public Employees’ Travel

Even low-level government employees like elementary school teachers and nurses have been ordered to hand in their passports, to enforce “discipline.”

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Typhoon Wipha Pounds Hong Kong and Macau With Rain and Wind

The tropical cyclone was expected to make landfall in mainland China later on Sunday with winds equivalent to those of a Category 2 Atlantic hurricane.

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Southern China and Hong Kong Brace for Floods and Fierce Winds from Danas

The authorities warned of possible flash flooding as the remnants of Typhoon Danas passed through the region. Hong Kong suspended schools for Friday.

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China Uses Public Shaming to Motivate State Workers

Local governments are handing out “snail awards” to underperforming employees. But, for many, doing as little as possible seems like the safest bet.

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