It has been a transformative time in China, when the best and worst aspects of the country have been on view for the world. The coronavirus has become the prism by which the world views China and indeed how China is viewing itself. It has been a time of frustration, fear and tragedy, and it will have a profound impact on China’s society and economy for years to come.  Living in lockdown For the past two weeks, our apartment complex has been under lockdown. We were given a pink slip which we need to present at the complex entrance (which…

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