The all-weather partnership between China and Africa, supporting each other, has been tested by all kinds of storm in the history of more than half a century, and it is impossible to plunge into a “crisis” simply because of the poor performance of some media coverage and the ridiculous remarks of some politicians.
It is clear that opening up the country is not an easy process even after the spread of coronavirus is brought under control.
Human beings are facing a tough challenge; we should realize that cooperation, common interest, building confidence, and preserving social values are the only way to help us beat the virus.
It is still too early to predict how the future of the educational system would look like. Yet, the pandemic has undoubtedly affected the current teaching style in a sweeping manner and given educators around the world ample time and space to think about the alternative educational models.
Wuhan was the first to confront the COVID-19 outbreak. Other metropolises like New York and Tokyo are equally vulnerable to the pandemic. It seems that the novel coronavirus is testing the medical capability of all global cities.
The outbreak of the pandemic severely thwarted the close interdependence that existed among all economies. And it has had a significant impact on the world economy.
If helping is a moral imperative, governments and other armed actors in theaters of conflict must protect a neutral and impartial humanitarian space, not overburden it with regulations and restrictions; everyone must protect human dignity, not marginalize, exclude and stigmatize.
The WHO and governments around the world have recognized that pandemics can spark infodemics that spread even faster than the virus itself and can be more damaging than the event that started them. But Western governments may be hampered from effective responses to these infodemics by piecemeal approaches and an outdated mindset.
Where did the novel coronavirus come from? Answers to this questions could take time.
It is important to stress that while each pandemic must be managed in light of its specific features, critical general principles in dealing with a pandemic should cover multiple aspects.
No country can meet the challenges alone, and no country can retreat behind high walls.
Experts and researchers from six countries discuss COVID-19, its implications, and joint international responses to the crisis.
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