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 will need to purchase access to the online archive. Buy Online Access Buy Print & Archive Subscription 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.