Within a few weeks of identifying the novel coronavirus in January, medical masks quickly became one of the most sought-after commodities for their perceived protective powers, disappearing online and from store shelves around the world.
The new wave of COVID-19 Pandemic has not subsided, and the prevention and control measures taken by all countries are still ongoing. The globalization of the production chain has been largely blocked.
The political landscape of South Korea has changed abruptly. The country’s local election in Seoul and Busan indicated the ruling party’s nationwide defeat since 2016.
Chinese National People’s Congress annual meeting just reviewed and passed the resolution of Hong Kong national security law, which has attracted much attention of researchers from home and abroad.