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The Science and Politics of the Coronavirus Outbreak

February 11, 202025:13

In this edition of Wilson Center NOW we speak with Rui Zhong, Program Associate with the Kissinger Institute, and Alex Long, Program Associate with the Science and Technology Innovation Program. They discuss the latest on the coronavirus outbreak from a global health perspective as well as the impact the spread of the virus is having on Chinese society and geopolitics.

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Rui Zhong

Rui Zhong

Program Associate

Alex Long

Alex Long

Program Associate

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John Milewski

John Milewski

Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW

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