Liao Yiwu is one of the most renowned Chinese authors. Due to his critical views of the Chinese government, his books are banned in China. With "Wuhan – A Documentary Novel" he has now published a new book. Speaking with Michael Radunski, Liao Yiwu talks about Covid, the truth in China, and the consequences for foreign countries.
By Michael Radunski
China's economic engine creaks under the current lockdowns. And the supply of goods is also stalling, both for preliminary products and manufactured goods. There is a risk of shortages around the globe – and in Europe, existing problems could be significantly exacerbated.
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The next few weeks will be crucial for China's spring sowing season. But Beijing's zero-covid strategy hits the agricultural sector hard. In the northeastern province of Jilin in particular, where a lot of corn is grown, sowing might not happen at all this year. This adds to the problematic situation around the world.
By Ning Wang
To keep production going despite China's zero-covid policy, companies in affected regions have employees sleep in groups on site after work. The closed-loop method is supposed to keep the virus out. But this only works as long as companies still receive preliminary products.
By Christiane Kuehl
An Italian shares his day-to-day life in a quarantine center in Shanghai with the world. His story is absurdly funny, but tragic at the same time. Alessandro Pavanello describes how his life changed after a positive test.
By Redaktion Table
