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Luckin Coffee Sets Sights on China’s Next Coffee Battleground: The ‘Sinking Market’

Visual stories that get up close and personal with contemporary China. A mix of short videos, documentaries, photography, and data visualization.

MULTIMEDIA

The Chinese coffee giant has recovered spectacularly from bankruptcy with a new strategy of expanding in smaller, less affluent cities around the country. But it also faces competition from domestic rivals, including one launched by its co-founders.

COVID Is Spreading Explosively in China. Can Its ICUs Cope?

Intensive care units will be crucial as China grapples with a massive wave of COVID-19 cases. Data suggests that hospitals have a severe shortage of ICU beds — though how severe remains far from clear.