The article discusses the urgent need for global collaboration and investment in the development of COVID-19 vaccines. It highlights the unprecedented public health threat posed by the pandemic and the necessity for public-private partnerships to mobilize political will and financial resources. The author emphasizes the importance of pursuing multiple vaccine approaches and considering vaccines as a global good, with fair allocation ensuring priority access for healthcare workers and vulnerable populations. The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) is mentioned as a key player in accelerating vaccine development, with a funding requirement of US$2bn to advance multiple candidates. The article also notes the financial contributions from several countries and the G20's pledge to support the global effort against COVID-19.

The article discusses the impact of Hong Kong's political crisis on family relationships, highlighting a personal story of a family torn apart by differing political views. The Wongs, a close-knit family, experienced a severe fallout at a funeral when a disagreement over the city's politics led to a physical altercation between the father and son. The pro-democracy movement, which is in its fifth month, has polarized the city and caused personal rifts within families. The author shares the account of Brian, a teacher, who is worried about the lasting damage to his family's dynamic as his father and brother, who have opposing political views, may never reconcile.

Chinese immigrants arrived in Australia in the 19th century, initially working as laborers and craftsmen. The rise of Chinese workers led to discriminatory practices, culminating in the White Australia Policy of 1901, which sought to limit non-white immigration. The policy contributed to a decline in the Chinese population in Australia until its abolition in 1973. Today, Chinese Australians are prominent in various sectors, with individuals like Bing Lee and Penny Wong being notable examples. Historian Michael Williams from the University of Western Sydney provides insight into this history.

Bendigo, a former mining town near Melbourne, Australia, has a rich Chinese cultural legacy from the 19th-century gold rush. The Golden Dragon Museum, founded by Russell Jack in 1991, showcases this heritage. The town celebrates this history with an annual Easter Festival parade featuring imperial dragons. With Russell Jack's recent retirement, the future of the museum is uncertain.

Douglas Lam, a resident of Sydney for nearly six decades, has observed the transformation of Sydney's Chinatown, noting the shift from it being the sole provider of Chinese goods and cultural items to a decline in its competitiveness due to gentrification, urban development, and the availability of Chinese products in other suburbs. Historian Michael Williams from the University of Western Sydney notes that the city has hosted three different Chinatowns that evolved with the Chinese community's size.