“They are also the most vulnerable group to the impact of the epidemic and possible wave of anti-China sentiment. They still need to have confidence in the country.”The Chinese government has rushed to portray itself as helping out. In a series of public addresses over the past week, officials emphasized the role that Chinese embassies around the world have played in reaching out to students. On Thursday, a flight arrived in London to evacuate 180 Chinese students from Britain. Three days later, after the Chinese government slashed international flights even further, the price went up to $16,000.

Source: International New York Times April 05, 2020 03:56 UTC