China manufactures much of the world’s masks and gowns, and other badly-needed medical supplies. They’ve ramped up production in recent weeks. Still, it’s not easy for US hospitals to get things; global competition is intense. But as The World’s Rachel Rock reports from Boston, it helps to have an in.
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