Teachers in China hold umbrellas for pupils in pouring rain | South China Morning Post
Around 30 teachers in China’s Zhejiang province held umbrellas in a line to allow more than 900 students to walk from the school building to the gate during rain.
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Scenes from a Thai government Covid-19 quarantine facility: barracks living, but great Thai food | South China Morning Post
Thailand is requiring all returning citizens to undergo 14-day government quarantines as the kingdom tries to counter a rise in the number of Covid-19 infections among Thailand residents returning from overseas. Charles Dharapak recently finished his own mandatory isolation after he returned from abroad, and shared …
High-school student flies across Virginia delivering medical supplies to hospitals | South China Morning Post
TJ Kim, a 16-year-old student from McLean, Virginia has been flying across the US state delivering medical supplies to rural hospitals in need. After lockdowns and school cancellations prematurely ended his studies and sports activities, the young pilot decided to make good use of his cross-country flight training l…
Avatar robots replace Japanese students for graduation ceremony amid Covid-19 pandemic | South China Morning Post
To avoid large gatherings amid the Covid-19 pandemic, Business Breakthrough University in Tokyo held a “robot graduation” where students received their diplomas by remotely controlling their avatars from home.
Post employee describes spending a week inside a Hong Kong government quarantine centre | South China Morning Post
Rhea Mogul, a reporter for the Young Post, the student edition of the South China Morning Post, was among 11 staff and freelancers taken to government quarantine camps in March, after a freelance reporter on the team tested positive for Covid-19. She documented her seven days inside the camp.
Traffic disappears from Los Angeles amid coronavirus lockdowns | South China Morning Post
Los Angeles’ efforts to fight the coronavirus has had a visible impact on one of the city’s most defining features – its endless traffic has disappeared. Since officials urged residents to stay home and ordered non-essential businesses and schools to close in mid-March, the city's motorways have cleared up, leading …
British artist creates coronavirus glass sculpture | South China Morning Post
British glass artist Luke Jerram has made a sculpture of the coronavirus that is about two million times larger than the real thing. His team has made about 20 oversized models of viruses and bacteria since 2004 for medical institutions. Measuring 23cm (9 inches) in diameter, the piece was commissioned by Duke Unive…
US spring break students keep partying in Miami despite coronavirus lockdown | South China Morning Post
Thousands of partying university students have made their way to Florida, United States for spring break despite the Covid-19 pandemic. Officials have announced a shutdown of all bars and nightclubs in the state, while some of the most popular beach destinations are also closed.
US universities vacate students from dorms to slow coronavirus spread | South China Morning Post
Universities across the US are asking students to vacate their dorms to slow the spread of the coronavirus that causes Covid-19. Some students were left stranded with nowhere to go after being asked to move out on short notice. Harvard University’s undergraduate students were given five days to pack and leaveMassach…
Teacher uses creativity and pepper to explain the importance of washing hands properly | South China Morning Post
A teacher in Miami, Florida used a creative way to impress upon her students the importance of washing hands with soap and water amid the coronavirus outbreak in the United States.
Hong Kong secondary students learn online amid coronavirus fears | South China Morning Post
The coronavirus outbreak has kept Hong Kong schools closed since the Lunar New Year holiday, which ended on February 3. This will last until at least April 20. HKUGA College has resorted to teaching Chinese, maths, science and even physical education online.
Coronavirus: What is social distancing? | South China Morning Post
The coronavirus pandemic has sparked widespread discussion about social distancing to prevent the spread of Covid-19. But what does “social distancing” really mean? Leana Wen, visiting professor of health policy and management at George Washington University, explains this effective, non-pharmaceutical offers us all…
Coronavirus pandemic and protests create dual dilemma for mainland Chinese living in Hong Kong | South China Morning Post
Yuki Zhang, a 24-year-old student from the Chinese mainland, came to Hong Kong in August 2019 amid increasingly violent anti-government protests. She hoped that during her time studying in the city she could also play a role in resolving conflicts between people from the city with those from across the border. She s…
Trump vows to ‘take care’ of citizens and economy as coronavirus cases rise in the US | South China Morning Post
The United States had confirmed 728 coronavirus infections and 29 deaths as of March 10, 2020, with the worst-hit states being Washington, California and New York. As the number of Covid-19 cases continued to rise across the nation, events were being cancelled and schools were closed. The federal government has been…
Low-income Hong Kong students struggle as coronavirus forces classes online | South China Morning Post
As the coronavirus pushes Hong Kong schools to be suspended until mid-April, many teachers have moved their classes to conference call apps or online videos. But students from low-income families say they are struggling to access the teaching materials because they lack home internet.
Russian teacher's beatbox lessons help Chinese teen realise dream of becoming a 'human drum machine' | South China Morning Post
Li Erkun is a Chinese boy who, despite being confined to a wheelchair, has dared to dream big. He had long wanted to become a beatboxer. But since the art form was only in its infancy in China, Li thought his goal was impossible.
Hong Kong police and protesters in stand-off during memorial for student who died in car park fall | South China Morning Post
Hundreds of Hongkongers gathered in Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong on March 8, 2020, to pay tribute to Chow Tsz-lok, a second-year computer science student at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, who died of a severe brain injury suffered in a one-storey fall in a car park in November last year.
Fighting ‘period poverty’ and other forms of gender discrimination in developing countries | South China Morning Post
“Period poverty” and menstrual “shaming” are problems which affect millions of young women around the world, especially in poor countries where they are often deprived of basic access to healthcare and education. Kanie Siu, CEO of the Hong Kong office of Plan International, explains how the NGO empowers young men an…
Iran extends school and university closures and limits travel to fight coronavirus outbreak | South China Morning Post
Iran is stepping up efforts to fight the spread of the deadly coronavirus in the country. Officials announced on March 5, 2020, that the closure of schools and universities will be extended until April, after holidays for Nowruz or the Persian New Year starting March 20. Travel between Iranian cities will also be li…
Chinese scientists identify two major types of the new coronavirus in preliminary study | South China Morning Post
The coronavirus, which continues to steadily spread to many parts of the world, has evolved into at least two major types, according to Chinese researchers. In a study published on March 3, 2020, in the National Science Review, the journal of the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the scientists from Peking University and…
Italy discourages kissing and shaking hands over coronavirus | South China Morning Post
Italy is discouraging traditional greetings of kissing on the cheeks or shaking hands to limit the spread of the coronavirus. Authorities also advise people to stay at least a metre (3.3 feet) apart from one another. Other measures include shutting down schools and banning audiences from attending football matches, …
Children taken to work in Japan as schools close amid Covid-19 outbreak | South China Morning Post
A Japanese company called Pasona encouraged staff to bring their children to work as many schools closed from March 2. Many working parents were caught off guard when Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe asked schools to close until spring break to prevent the spread of the coronavirus last week.
Coronavirus: Student walks up snow-covered mountain for access to online lesson in China | South China Morning Post
A university student walked up a snow-covered mountain to find signal for her online lessons in western China’s Tibet autonomous region. She used a rock as her seat and her thigh as a desk.
Taiwan schools reopen amid Covid-19 epidemic while schools in Hong Kong remain closed | South China Morning Post
Taiwan reopened kindergartens and high schools on February 25, 2020, after an extended winter break amid fears about the coronavirus outbreak. The Taiwan government also released new instructions for school suspensions in the event of any confirmed cases of Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus. Hong Kong’s gove…
Italy’s coronavirus outbreak becomes worst outside Asia, with 7 dead and more than 220 infected | South China Morning Post
More than 220 coronavirus cases had been confirmed in Italy as of February 24, 2020. Most of the seven elderly people who died from Covid-19, the disease caused by the virus, had pre-existing health conditions. The figures showed that Italy had the highest number of coronavirus cases outside Asia. The Italian govern…
Overseas Chinese students: how the coronavirus outbreak might change China in the long term | South China Morning Post
Three Chinese students studying in the US sat down to discuss what it’s like to watch the coronavirus outbreak in China from afar. Zeyi Yang, 23, from Wuhan, Elaine Chen, 24, from Hangzhou and 25-year-old Xiao Yang, from Chengdu, are master’s students at the School of International and Public Affairs, Columbia Unive…
Coronavirus: Behaviour expert says top tip for working from home is ‘reduce the guilt’ | South China Morning Post
As the world tries to halt the spread of the deadly new coronavirus, many Asian countries are currently in the middle of what has become one of the biggest experiments ever in the effectiveness of working and studying from home. But shutting schools and offices and moving work online to reduce human contact presents…
Mother in Pakistan awaits return of daughter trapped by coronavirus lockdown in Hubei, China | South China Morning Post
From her home in Pakistan, Farah Kanwal anxiously awaits the return of her daughter who is stuck in Jingzhou city in China’s central province of Hubei, the epicentre of the coronavirus outbreak. Her daughter, Maham Ali Khan, is a medical student who was supposed to return to Pakistan after collecting her degree, a t…
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Vaccine for new coronavirus unlikely to be ready before outbreak is over, says Sars expert | South China Morning Post
Dr John Nicholls is a clinical professor at the University of Hong Kong who studies influenza viruses including the one behind the deadly 2002-2003 outbreak of severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars). His current work is focused on the new 2019-ncov coronavirus, which he says is “replicating more rapidly than many …
Coronavirus: 20-year-old Australian student describes life under Wuhan lockdown | South China Morning Post
John Ma, a 20-year-old Australian student from the University of Queensland, describes how he is coping with a citywide lockdown in Wuhan, China. More than two weeks ago, authorities ordered the shut down to try and stop the spread of the novel coronavirus that was first discovered in the central Chinese city over a…
Hong Kong food trucks demand policy changes to save their businesses | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong’s grand plan to spice up the street food scene with food trucks has largely been a flop. Sixteen vehicles joined the scheme when it launched in 2017, but operators say they are barely able to make a profit because of regulations on where they can park and sell their food. The mobile eateries are confined t…
China and Hong Kong take no chances as Wuhan coronavirus spreads | South China Morning Post
More than 2,000 people worldwide have been confirmed infected with Wuhan coronavirus. The majority of cases remain in the city of Wuhan in central China's Hubei province, where the virus originated. The spread of the previously unknown coronavirus has seen nearly a dozen cities in Hubei impose travel restrictions, a…
Cathay Pacific shifts policy allowing staff to wear masks as deadly Wuhan coronavirus spreads | South China Morning Post
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has changed its policy to allow staff members to wear surgical masks on all routes. The January 22, 2020, announcement followed accusations by workers that the airline violated their basic human rights by only allowing face covering on selected routes, amid an ongoing outbrea…
Inside St Joseph’s College: Hong Kong’s historic school for boys | South China Morning Post
Founded in 1875, St Joseph’s College is a historic Catholic school for boys in Hong Kong. Some of the colonial-era, pre-World War II structures on its campus are declared monuments by the Hong Kong government giving them statutory protection. The school’s principal Perrick Ching offered a tour as the 145-year-old sc…
University near Thai capital Bangkok is home to one of Asia’s largest rooftop farms | South China Morning Post
Above the campus of Thailand’s prestigious Thammasat University sits a stunning rooftop farm that covers nearly 7,000 square metres (75,000 sq ft). The garden, on the university’s Rangsit campus just outside the capital Bangkok, was designed to evoke images of rice fields in the rural north of Thailand. The hidden u…
China’s PLA Rocket Force recruits ‘dog soldiers’ | South China Morning Post
Dogs are being trained up for essential military roles in China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force. The branch of the PLA controls the nation's arsenal of land-based ballistic missiles. The dogs were recently put to the test in an intense exam to ensure they can handle everything from searches to salutes …
US-Iran tension: Where does China stand? | South China Morning Post
Political scientist Jonathan Fulton says the killing of Qassem Soleimani is “troubling” for the Chinese government. But the professor at Zayed University in Abu Dhabi told the Post that he sees “no appetite among any countries in the world to see any conflict in the Gulf,” including from the Chinese government which…
Bangladesh student's rape triggers protests demanding death penalty | South China Morning Post
More than 1,500 people in Dhaka, Bangladesh’s capital, marched and disrupted traffic on main roads after a second-year university student was raped on January 5. Protesters demanded the rapist’s arrest within 24 hours and urged the death penalty for convicted rapists.
Students and teachers attacked during rampage at top university in India’s capital New Delhi | South China Morning Post
A masked mob armed with sticks and rods stormed the prestigious Jawaharlal Nehru University in the Indian capital New Delhi on January 5, 2020. At least 23 people were injured in the attack, which followed a student protest on campus against India’s controversial citizenship law.
Australia bush fires have affected over 1 billion animals, pushing many toward extinction | South China Morning Post
Australia’s iconic wild animals are being caught up in the nation’s months-long bush fire crisis, with many species now in danger of extinction. The South China Morning Post spoke with Christopher Dickman, an ecology professor at the University of Sydney, who estimates that more than 1 billion animals have been affe…
Policy support will boost Chinese mainland stocks in 2020, says analyst Kenny Wen | South China Morning Post
Stocks on Chinese mainland markets can expect a strong year in 2020 thanks to government policy support, says analyst Kenny Wen. The wealth management strategist at Everbright Sun Hung Kai said investors should look at 5G infrastructure, domestic consumption and property management stocks in the new year. Wan advise…
Pakistanis fight back against smog with lawsuits and home-made air purifiers | South China Morning Post
Air quality has continued to deteriorate in Pakistan’s eastern province of Punjab, forcing schools to close in December 2019. Now people living in the provincial capital Lahore and other cities in the province are fighting back. Some have filed lawsuits against the local government for failure to take sufficient act…
Hundreds of people protest against police violence in India | South China Morning Post
Hundreds of people gathered outside the Jamia Millia Islamia university in New Delhi on December 29 to protest against a controversial citizenship law and police action during the nationwide demonstrations that began early December. Police allegedly attacked students inside the Jamia Millia Islamia university’s camp…
Poor Filipino busks with his loyal friend, a versatile dog with maths skills | South China Morning Post
Pavements in the Philippine capital Manila have been serving as a stage for 18-year-old Aquino Redeloza and Blackjack, a dog who can solve simple maths problems. The youngest of nine siblings, Redeloza has spent years busking after school with his wonder dog, earning money to help his family make ends meet.
Elephants in Santa hats share gifts in Thailand | South China Morning Post
Instead of being pulled by reindeers, these ‘Santas’ in central Thailand delivered presents to primary school pupils atop elephants.
How we can learn to be happier, with Dr Laurie Santos | South China Morning Post
Yale University psychology professor Dr Laurie Santos spoke with the South China Morning Post about her course “Psychology and the Good Life", which made headlines as the most popular class in Yale's more than 300-year history. Now her research and methods are finding a wider audience in online courses as well as a …
Violence and politics: a 13-year-old Hong Kong protester’s lessons from 6 months of social unrest | South China Morning Post
“Joe” is a 13-year-old secondary school pupil who asked to join his parents at protests in Hong Kong after he first saw hundreds of thousands of people dressed in black take to the streets in late June 2019. Though he had taken part in the 2014 Occupy Central movement, Joe had been reluctant to discuss politics. But…
Art teacher in China draws realistic facial features on her hand | South China Morning Post
An art teacher from northern China’s Shanxi province has wowed many online with her drawings of realistic facial features on her hand.
Students and police clash over India's citizenship act | South China Morning Post
Major clashes in New Delhi marked the third day of protests against a controversial citizenship bill. At least six people have died and around 100 have been injured since the Indian parliament passed the Citizenship Amendment Act on December 11, 2019. Tear gas was deployed on Sunday at New Delhi’s prestigious Jamia …