How did China defeat Covid-19?

ON Sept 8, 2020, China held a national ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing to honour the heroes who fought the Covid-19 epidemic, with President Xi Jinping delivering a speech applauding the country's triumph.

The epidemic was considered a major public health emergency with the fastest spread, the widest range and the toughest prevention and control measures since the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.

However, China successfully contained it in just three months, while many other countries are still mired in desperate struggles. How did China do it? There were three key pillars underpinning its success: strong leadership, a comprehensive mechanism and broad support.