Xi Jinping admits ‘obvious shortcomings’ as coronavirus blame game persists

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Chinese authorities are scrambling to keep pace with the coronavirus outbreak and contain the damage done to the national economy while attempting to avoid political embarrassment at home and abroad.

“This is a crisis for us, and it is also a major test,” Chinese President Xi Jinping said in an unusual Sunday speech.

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