Beijing Review

Research challenges assumptions on the novel coronavirus’ origin

As cases suggest COVID-19 emerged earlier than previously thought, more needs to be done to determine how the pandemic originated

- WHO appreciates China's openness to joint efforts to identify source of COVID-19
- How COVID-19 might reshape the world: experts

Business

World's biggest small trade hub explores new ways to recover from pandemic

- China's pilot free trade zones are at the vanguard of economic liberalization
- China sees foreign trade and investment rebound despite global uncertainties

ChinAfrica

China, Africa set to strengthen cooperation on healthcare

On May 7, Simon Pierre Adovelande, Ambassador of Benin to China, sat down with ChinAfrica, sharing his views on the COVID-19 pandemic. Ambassador Adovelande talked about the current epidemic situation in Benin and its impact on the country, as well as Sino-African relations

World

U.S. protests entering a dangerous phase

At least 40 cities have imposed curfews, and National Guard members have been activated in 15 states and Washington, DC. Even the White House is no longer safe, with President Trump being briefly taken to an underground bunker

- U.S. Minnesota declares state of emergency after protests over death of George Floyd turn riot

Nation

More demand for talent to build infrastructure

The country's acceleration in new infrastructure construction inevitably fuels rapid development in relevant industries, which leads to an increasing demand in talent

- Mobilizing Talents
- Projects creating employment possibilities and reserving talent for primary education unveiled

-	China details measures to boost rural e-commerce
-	Major universities in Hong Kong voice support for national security legislation
-	Over 100 listed companies upbeat about H1 performance
-	China steps up inactivated COVID-19 vaccine development
-	New passenger transport hub opens in north Wuhan
-	China to strengthen medic protection with new law

-	2019 in Retrospect
-	70th Anniversary of the Founding of the People’s Republic of China
-	Second China International Import Expo (CIIE)
-	Beijing Horticultural Expo 2019
-	President Xi Jinping Visits Russia
-	Democratic Reform in Tibet: 60 Years On