Despite all the predictions of doom by Western pundits in 1997, Hong Kong has done well since its reversion of sovereignty to China twenty years ago. 

China and the U.S. could set an example for international cooperation in fighting epidemics and call on developed and developing countries alike to cooperate in combating Ebola so as to avoid panic in Africa and the world at large.

China has now joined the United States and Britain in a long overdue effort to help reduce Ebola fatalities in West Africa. Together with Western efforts and funds, China may help end today’s scourge of Ebola, writes Robert Rotberg.

The Ebola epidemic has been in international headlines for months now, and as a result, many countries are coming to the aid of West Africa to help fight this fatal outbreak. Dr. He Wenping argues that China and the U.S. should help fund research and medical teams in afflicted nations.

The SARS crisis strengthened China’s capability to handle major disease outbreaks. Yanzhong Huang calls on the international community to support West Africa through aid and workers, but also warns that nations must internally build sustainable health institutions and capacity to handle future crises.