Building new Chinese walls

Article Abstract:

China is equipping itself to face the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The diseased are being isolated, the travelers have to go through compulsory health checks, and the local committees are keeping a track of the SARS victims'. These precautions are a hindrance to the economic activity but they are effective in controlling the spread of the disease.

Government domestic functions, Control, Epidemics, Health policy

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Challenges to business as the virus spreads

Article Abstract:

This article discusses the impact of the Sars virus outbreak on the economy of Hong Kong. While the city's economy is hurting in the areas of tourism and retail, manufacturing thus far is unaffected.

Hong Kong, Labor Distribution by Employer, Health aspects, Economic aspects, Statistics

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Quietly plotting their course

Article Abstract:

The development of Chinese economic policy is discussed.

Government expenditures, Cover Story, Economic policy

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