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How China’s use of artificial intelligence helps it deal with the COVID-19 pandemic
China has long had a fragmented health system, burdened by a rapidly aging population and an inadequate number of medical practitioners. Therefore, the country has already been looking at artificial intelligence (AI) and other technologies to help alleviate this problem. Now, with a COVID-19 pandemic to contain in some of the world’s most densely populated …
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High-cost providers in China: What you need to know
In the last 10 years, there has been a significant rise in the number of private hospitals, institutions, and clinics across China, especially in Beijing and Shanghai. Many of these private hospitals are categorized as high-cost providers and have been favored by foreign expatriates, medical tourists, and affluent Chinese individuals. The reason for their growth …
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What you need to know about returning to Shanghai as an expat
Since COVID-19 has turned into a global pandemic, China has taken drastic measures to prevent a second wave from happening. The country has closed its border to virtually all foreigners since March 28, 2020, significantly reducing the number of international flights into the country. With the pandemic seemingly under control in China and the majority …
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COVID-19 outbreak at Beijing’s Xinfadi food market
China signaled victory against the COVID-19 virus as early as the beginning of March when President Xi Jinping visited Wuhan – just as the number of transmissions began spiraling out of control in other parts of the world. With the virus having spread as far as Europe and North America, many looked to China for …
An expat’s guide to living in Shanghai
Shanghai is sometimes referred to as the “New York of Asia” – the city of 27 million brings excitement over skyscraper futurism, a sense of limitless opportunities, and has often been romanticized in popular culture. The other face of this alluring city is its colonial-era history and architecture. For those of you lucky enough to …