China positions itself as a leader in tackling the coronavirus

As countries struggle to respond to the virus, China shows support – and soft powerCoronavirus – latest updatesSee all our coronavirus coverageIn the last few weeks, China has donated coronavirus testing kits to Cambodia, sent planeloads of ventilators, masks and medics to Italy and France, pledged to help the Philippines, Spain and other countries, and deployed medics to Iran and Iraq.The Chinese president, Xi Jinping, has offered comforting words, telling the Spanish prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, that “sunshine comes after the storm”, and adding that the two countries should step up cooperation and exchanges after the outbreak. Continue reading…
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