State of Mankind

Shanghai COVID-19 death toll raises questions; Report: China is the largest source of fake goods



China In Focus

Fake Chanel bags, Prada shoes, and 3M face masks—what’s happening with these counterfeits from China trying to make their way into the United States? An old rule has been exploited, the United States suffers a great loss, and the beneficiaries are mainly Chinese companies. Shanghai’s official infection rates are raising questions. Many have said they don’t feel the numbers are trustworthy, citing Chinese authorities’ cover-up in Wuhan. The Hollywood movie “Uncharted” is banned in the Philippines. But for the American audience, the bug might be too small to see. China has reported what appears to be the world’s first known human case of H3N8 bird flu. China’s health commission said the infected person is a 4-year-old boy.