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New Coronavirus Threatens Global Economy (2020x6)

Air date: Feb 28, 2020

The threat of the new coronavirus is expanding beyond expectations. In Japan, the number of Chinese tourists has declined sharply, hitting a range of industries. The negative impact on economies around the world is becoming greater, with China no longer fully functioning as a global supply-chain hub. We look at the current business situation in Japan and South Korea and discuss with economists what countermeasures should be taken.