From Hong Kong, South China Morning Post CEO Gary Liu tracks China's response to the coronavirus pandemic -- from the initial outbreak in Wuhan to the shutdown of Hubei province and the containment measures taken across its major cities. Sharing insights into how the culture in places like Hong Kong and South Korea contributed to fast action against the virus, Liu identifies lessons people across the world can use to stop its spread. (This virtual conversation is part of the TED Connects series, hosted by head of TED Chris Anderson and current affairs curator Whitney Pennington Rodgers. Recorded March 25, 2020)

Gary Liu: What the world can learn from China's response to the coronavirus

What the world can learn from China's response to the coronavirus

China's swift move from COVID-19 discovery to containment shows the critical role of decisive government action in crisis management.

China's aggressive measures, from rapid lockdowns to extensive testing, played a pivotal role in containing COVID-19 spread.

Diverse technology applications and strict public health policies enabled China to transition from crisis to recovery in COVID-19 fight.