STUDY ON CHINA’S WAY OF UTILIZATION OF TECHNOLOGY TO TACKLE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

As the most influential and devastating “black swan event” the COVID-19 outbreak on an international scale has stricken almost every country in the world so severely. Faced with this unprecedented challenge, China has rallied support from the entire nation, fully utilized the latest technologies, and exerted coordination of people from all walks of life. China waded through the adversities and won the victory against COVID-19 pandemic and then continued its efforts in the post corona era and contributed generously to the international community. This study aims to understand the current situation of the utilization of technology in China to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic to define the good practices and share the good practices which apply to other countries in Lancang-Mekong Region and recommendations or strategies for the post-COVID-19 new normal. 

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Mrs. Guohua Liu

Director, Sustainable Energy & Environment (SEE) Department

Mrs. Liu Guohua is the Director of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Department at the Mekong Institute. Prior to this role, she worked in the Department of International Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, where she played a key role in shaping and implementing China’s cooperation strategies with UN development agencies. During this time, Mrs. Liu was actively involved in advancing initiatives related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a focus on climate change and green development. Additionally, she contributed to the evaluation of projects funded by various Chinese initiatives, such as the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund, Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Special Fund, etc.

In addition to her work in the Department of International Economic Affairs, Mrs. Liu has an extensive diplomatic background. She spent 7 years in the Department of African Affairs, followed by a 4-year tenure at the Chinese Embassy in Lao PDR, where she gained deep expertise in both Southeast Asian and African affairs. These diverse experiences have played a crucial role in shaping her approach to sustainable development and international collaboration, particularly in building regional partnerships and tackling global challenges like climate change.

She holds a Master’s degree in Economics, with a specialization in Finance, from the Central University of Finance and Economics, and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, specializing in International Economics and Trade, from the Shanghai University of International Business and Economics.