Chinese Tourism Newsletter 中国游客 #122, 2020, February 17
France through its ambassador, Mr. Laurent Bili expresses its support for China and the city of Wuhan where the French consul also expresses its support. "Our friends are facing difficulties. We want to stay along," French Consul said. "We were the first consulate in Wuhan, and there is a lot of deep cooperation between France and Wuhan. And for us, it was not an option to close the consulate.
Almost 100% of the trips organized by the Chinese in France have been canceled.
The Chinese government has decided to suspend tour packages in China and abroad. Already 80% less is recorded for flight bookings from March to May compared to the same period in 2019.Despite these worrying figures, tourism players want to be positive. This is the case, for example, for the #Dijon Métropole Tourist Office meeting Chinese travel agencies and operators in Paris on February 10.
Digital China move forward with Coronavirus
According to Nicolas Baverez, the Chinese are never more inventive than under constraint. With the containment measures of some 100 million people.
Robots have joined the battle against the coronavirus epidemic. In hospitals in Shanghai, Wuhan and Beijing, robots assist in initial investigations, diagnosis, nursing, disinfection, cleaning and cleaning. 'other tasks, relieving the pressures and risks for doctors and nurses.
In that frame, another point of view, with the article of Fionn Wright, "Could the Coronavirus make China Stronger than Ever" ? 10 Trends that Indicate it will.
The virus is hitting China's economy hard, but this is likely only temporary. China's immune system is fighting back -- building hospitals in record time, completely locking down a city and most importantly the entire nation uniting as one voice of support and solidarity. To read.
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