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 Christmas Before Charles Dickens The Long Debate on Assisted Dying