Chinese Regime Puts on Political Show With Xi’s Trip to Coronavirus Epicenter Wuhan

Chinese Regime Puts on Political Show With Xi’s Trip to Coronavirus Epicenter Wuhan
A large screen shows Chinese leader Xi Jinping wearing a protective mask during his visit to Wuhan, on CCTV's evening newscast, on March 10, 2020. Kevin Frayer/Getty Images
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping visited Wuhan, the epicenter of the novel coronavirus outbreak, on March 10, in an apparent attempt to convince citizens that the disease is under control.

This is Xi’s first trip to Wuhan since the outbreak began in December 2019. During the visit, Xi made sure to avoid physical contact, wearing a protective mask, keeping a distance from other officials, and talking to locals via video conference calls.

Nicole Hao
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Nicole Hao is a Washington-based reporter focused on China-related topics. Before joining the Epoch Media Group in July 2009, she worked as a global product manager for a railway business in Paris, France.
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