Feature Behind the Mask The Chinese government’s reaction to the Covid-19 pandemic reveals much about its memory of the humiliations of the 19th century. Elisabeth Forster | Published in History Today Volume 70 Issue 6 June 2020 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. China Related Articles Leaving Hong Kong China's Tall Poppy Syndrome Popular articles What Birmingham Taught Muslim India ‘The First King of England’ by David Woodman review