Is the Pandemic Over?
If the American government and a large portion of the public think they should do nothing about health and safety until there is a crisis, then there are going to be more crises.
If the American government and a large portion of the public think they should do nothing about health and safety until there is a crisis, then there are going to be more crises.
Government policies, market environment and expectations all impact investor decision-making. The world may take a cue from China’s economic recovery and adopt an open and cooperative attitude toward all so as to salvage the global economy.
The new era is less a rupture in time than one that aims to bridge in positive ways China’s past, present and future.
While a slump is to be expected in the short-term, attention should be paid to the strength and speed of the rebound and how Shanghai and China as a whole return to a normal trajectory.
If national leaders are to be virtuous, this must surely be true of leading nations; there is no virtue in breaking international law.
If the U.S., by constantly criticizing Chinese efforts, actually was to get China to give up its anti-pandemic strategy, would that really narrow the existing divide?
One system is successfully delivering the goods to its vast population, while the other is in a downward zero-sum spiral.
When the U.S. has a government that refuses to take responsibility and a legal system that stifles public health measures, there is nowhere to turn for the people who want to remain safe in a pandemic.
The tight-fisted decision to undermine the global vaccine campaign is as short-sighted for Americans as it is greedy.
The authorities and the citizenry remain resolute that local and national policies are imperfect, but effective.
Lockdowns and quarantines are not easy for anyone, including Chinese citizens but by following the stringent measures, China will come out stronger and healthier than ever before.
The U.S. prematurely declares victory over coronavirus, gives up on preventative measures, and is surprised when there is a deadly new mass outbreak.