Why the Fight to Stop the Coronavirus From Spreading in Africa Begins in China

The following column was originally written as a nine-part Twitter thread on January 28, 2020. This is a full transcript with only minor edits for clarity.

As a global development consultancy based in China that offers internships and jobs to diverse experts, we are aware that Wuhan – a city with a similar size population as Benin – is a growing hub for African students.

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by Hannah Ryder

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