China making up after hesitant start to tackling novel coronavirus: Asian Insider Ep 23

Published: Feb. 6, 2020, 4 a.m.

Asian Insider Ep 23: China making up after hesitant start to tackling novel coronavirus 15:02 mins Synopsis: This is Asian Insider, a series by The Straits Times every week. Together with our stable of 30 correspondents based around the world, we give an Asian perspective on the global talking points of the week. China is making up for losing precious time. Has it also shown humility somewhat in recent days in admitting shortcomings? The Straits Times global affairs correspondent Benjamin Kang Lim speaks to US bureau chief Nirmal Ghosh about China's response to the spread of the novel coronavirus. Produced by: Nirmal Ghosh & Zia-ul Raushan Edited by: Gregory Loo Follow more Asian Insider podcasts and rate us on: Spotify: https://str.sg/JoVB Apple Podcasts: https://str.sg/JoV2 Google podcasts: https://str.sg/JoVu0 Playlist: https://str.sg/JwRb  Website: http://str.sg/stpodcasts Feedback to: podcast@sph.com.sg Thank you for your support! ST & BT Podcasts picked up a silver medal for Best Digital Project to engage younger and/or millennial audiences at 2019 Asian Digital Media Awards by Wan-Ifra: https://str.sg/Jw5T  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.