China's state news agency calls for phaseout of anti-Covid measure still in place, including real-name purchase of metro tickets for contact tracing and strict entry management at hospitals and universities to prevent virus transmission. bj.xinhuanet.com/20240425/ade3e…

While it may be tempting to view the ordeal of Dr. Zhang Yongzhen, arguably China's best virus hunter, as a case of retribution for his COVID-related research, the reality is likely more nuanced and complex. My take. thinkglobalhealth.org/article/virus-…

Since 2020, Zhang's research output has dwindled, indicating a lack of access to original data. He co-authored 9 articles in 2019 and 18 in 2020. The publication rate dropped to 3 in 2021 and 4 in 2022. He co-authored 6 articles in 2023 w/o original data. nature.com/articles/d4158…

Dr. Zhang Yongzhen: 'after coordinating with relevant higher authorities, preliminary approval has been given to resume the normal scientific research activities of our laboratory. Team members are temporarily allowed to freely enter and exit the lab.' weibo.com/7458359920/Oca…

Why did the overall PM2.5 levels in China rebound in 2023, after a decade of decline since 2013? My take. on.cfr.org/3U5POHm via Council on Foreign Relations

China's foreign ministry released a report “The Hypocritical Nature and Factual Truth About U.S. Foreign Aid”, which characterizes US foreign aid as 'selfish,' 'arrogant,' 'hypocritical,' and 'ugly.' mfa.gov.cn/wjbxw_new/2024…

China’s anti-graft campaign in the medical sector continues. Since March, in just 48 days, nearly 30 officials and hospital directors have been investigated. This includes directors of major hospitals and top officials in local medical and health systems. m.yicai.com/news/102071646…

Congresswoman Greene proposed prohibiting funding for Ukraine’s assistance “until Ukraine closes all bio-laboratories.” But the allegation of the existence of secret “biolabs” in Ukraine is a long-standing Russian propaganda conspiracy theory. rules.house.gov/bill/118/hr-80…

That's how the Select Committee mentions the need to cooperate w/ China on fentanyl: 'Even with those with whom we do not see eye to eye on every issue, there must be lines of communication between law enforcement agencies to hold criminals accountable.' youtu.be/otv6quKlZxw